Thales is a global technology leader for the Defence & Security and the Aerospace & Transport markets. In 2011, the company generated revenues of € 13 billion with 68,000 employees in 56 countries. With its 22,500 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners.
Thales Deutschland is headquartered in Stuttgart and is Thales Group's third largest national subsidiary. The company employs 4,300 persons at 24 locations and carries out its own manufacturing and development. In 2011, Thales Deutschland generated sales of about € 1 billion, of which 75 percent were German value added. Thales Deutschland has a technology tradition in Germany for decades. The company, an integrated German electronics corporation and systems house, is a model of German engineering tradition. As a recognized member of Germany's high-tech industry, Thales Deutschland offers its customers at home and abroad state-of-the-art, highly secure and ultra-reliable communications, information and control systems, as well as services for secure ground, air and sea transportation, for both civilian and military security and protection needs. The company also develops and manufactures satellite components.
Thales Deutschland focuses on the lasting business success of its customers. Its business partnerships with customers worldwide, as well as with local and international engineering and research partners, are based on trust.