About Thales

Defence

In an increasingly complex geopolitical context, Thales stands alongside those who share a single objective: to make the world a safer place. Over 70 nations rely on our expertise to uphold their vision, adapt to the new strategic demands of modern conflicts, and ensure the security of their citizens.

A defence partnership based on trust

With a century of experience in the military domain, Thales has established itself as a powerhouse in the arms industry and as the European leader in defence electronics. We leverage this expertise to serve governments that trust us to ensure the stability and protection of their citizens.

70+
armed forces around the world rely on Thales solutions
#1
worldwide in advanced air defence
#1
worldwide in radar, sonar and optronics technologies

Your partner for a safer world

On land and at sea, in the air, space, or cyberspace, we provide armed forces with the means to generate, collect, and share data, in order to achieve and maintain operational superiority in the event of conflict. Designed to be reliable, resilient, and ethical, the high-performance systems we develop cover the full defence spectrum, from threat detection to neutralisation, and from mission preparation to post-mission analysis

Our investments in key research areas have enabled us to tailor our solutions to the new paradigms of modern warfare, whether in terms of sensors, communication systems, avionics, electronic warfare, or cybersecurity.

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