United Kingdom

For over 140 years, Thales in the UK has helped create the security and stability that makes sustainable progress possible. Thales supports customers UK wide across: Defence, Cyber Security and Digital Identity and Space. As a global technology company, Thales is helping to create a greener, safer and more inclusive society. Our products and services contribute to the national resilience of the UK, building a future we can all trust.

Key figures

7,000+
employees in the UK
4500+
engineers in the UK
140
years of heritage across the UK

Latest news from Thales in the UK

  • Europe

Forging a Resilient Britain: A Partnership for Industrial Strength

Insight
  • Europe

Integrating the Quantum Advantage: From Modelling to Mission Planning

Insight
  • United Kingdom

Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group embarks on Second Deployment, Reinforcing Global Security with Thales Support

Insight
  • Europe

Thales Celebrates 30 Years of Sonar 2076 and Unveils Next-Generation Sonar 2176

Insight
  • Defence

Thales and BAE Systems announce new phase of collaboration to deliver next-generation submarine sonar capability for the UK

Press release
  • Defence

DSEI 2025: Thales unveils DCM5: a sovereign cryptography solution to combat the quantum threat for global defence and government

Press release
  • United Kingdom

Thales demonstrates agility of Storm 2 with new counter-unmanned aerial systems capability

News in Brief
  • United Kingdom

Thales is paving the way with new Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) technology

News in Brief
  • Europe

Thales shares a potential solution to digital targeting web

News in Brief

Our Fields of Expertise

Research & Innovation

Taking innovation to the next level using AI

At the core of Thales's AI innovation is CortAIx, our global AI accelerator that advances mission-critical AI capabilities from sense to effect

  • The National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) has been a key economic development and growth catalyst project in South Wales.
    © Thales

  • Thales brings decades of expertise across defence, security and identity markets, as well as in the disciplines of systems engineering and simulation, to support the UK Digital Twin Centre. © Thales

  • Thales is at the forefront of building trust and digital resilience! As the Carrier Strike Group sails globally, our support enhances security and operational effectiveness in every mission. © UK MOD - Crown copyright 2020

  • Thales provides a wide range of opportunities for individuals at various stages of their STEM careers. We give people the chance to explore varied career paths in a rewarding, inclusive environment. © Luca Sage / CAPA - Thales

  • We have 16 sites across the UK, spanning all the way from the South West to Glasgow. © Thales

  • The CortAIx centre in the UK brings together cutting-edge technology, skilled talent, and advanced research. © Thales

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