Thales, a prominent defense company, is under increased legal scrutiny in France, the Netherlands, and Spain over corruption allegations.

The allegations are tied to defense contracts in Brazil, Malaysia, and India.

Investigations involve the sale of submarines to Brazil and the exportation of military and civilian equipment.

Thales denies any wrongdoing and stresses its commitment to compliance with regulations.

The company is cooperating with authorities as the investigations continue.

The situation highlights the complexities of international defense contracts and the necessity of regulatory adherence in the industry.