AIRBUS SECURES 25-YEAR FRENCH MILITARY CYBERSECURITY DEAL
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Airbus has won a 25-year cybersecurity contract from France's Ministry of Armed Forces. The agreement supports the country's efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.
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