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French President Emmanuel Macron is increasing pressure to boost defense production in response to what is described as years of neglect of military support. The ongoing war in Ukraine is cited as a motivator for this initiative. Macron identifies Thales-built Ground Master air surveillance radar systems as crucial for the defense of Ukraine and other Thales customers. Thales is the world's third-largest radar producer and is doubling its production teams to meet the increased demand. The Thales air surveillance radars are seen as an important element in France's efforts to strengthen ties with countries threatened by Russian aggression. [Extracted from the article]