Thales in Poland
Overview
Thales has been present in Poland since 1992 and provides its customers with technologically advanced solutions for the Defence & Security, Digital Identity & Security, Aerospace & Space domains.Today, the Group employs 1330 people at sites across Poland, in Warsaw, Katowice, Tczew and Gdynia.
Local cooperation
Thales’ development strategy in Poland is strongly rooted in a commitment of collaboration with Thales’ partners. As a result, the company’s pioneering solutions continue to be integrated into the Polish market. Furthermore, Thales is deeply involved in science as well as research and development cooperation with universities and higher education institutions. The company takes part in several partnership programmes with academic institutions in Poland.
Solutions
Defence
Whether designing fire-control radar systems, advanced multi-static sonars or cyber-protected transmission networks for safer skies, Thales delivers solutions that protect states, cities and critical infrastructures.
Thales’ cooperation with the Polish defence industry involves e.g. the development and manufacturing of PR4G tactical radios. Another major element of cooperation in Poland in 2001 was the conclusion of a contract for the modernisation of three Orkan-class missile ships, which were equipped with a modern TACTICOS Combat Management system. In March 2014, Polish Ministry of National Defence signed a contract with Thales for the delivery of an integrated combat management system along with the associated works for the ORP Ślązak patrol vessel. In 2023, Thales signed a contract to equip the Polish Navy MIECZNIK frigates with the TACTICOS combat management system, sonars, infrared sensor and radars providing the warships with multiple functions for detection, identification, command and control and decision making.
Aerospace
Since 2012, Thales has also been present on the Polish aviation market, when LOT Polish Airlines decided to expand their fleet by purchasing a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Boeing Dreamliners are equipped with In-flight Entertainment systems (IFE) produced by Thales.
A special Thales line maintenance station, Warsaw OBS Station, has been established at Okęcie in order to perform any necessary on-going repairs and maintenance of the IFE system. Thanks to technicians from Okęcie passengers flying every day from Warsaw to cities such as New York, Chicago, Toronto, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, and many others, can enjoy the latest movies, music, games, and news during their flights. Each passenger is able to check his or her flight status on an on-going basis and receive all instructions concerning flight safety. Warsaw OBS Station is the only Thales station in the world to provide maintenance of business class seats.
Digital Identity & Security
In the civil identity sector, Thales offers end-to-end Identity and Biometric Solutions. The Manufacturing Competence Centre is located in Tczew, near Gdansk. Two flagship manufacturing sites equipped with innovative machinery, produce advanced banking cards and secure documents. It is a Centre of Excellence in the production of identity documents and our largest Identity & Biometric Solutions manufacturing site worldwide. The centre’s highly competent staff ensures strict compliance with all environmental, safety and ethics regulations. Thanks to our colleagues working in Poland Manufacturing Centre, Thales is providing cutting edge products and services of the highest quality to customers all over the world.
Space
One of the main priority areas for Thales in Poland is the space sector. In June 2015, Thales Group opened the new office in Warsaw. The mission is to strengthen cooperation by providing partnership initiatives, which meet the requirements of both the public and commercial markets. Thales aims to support the development Polish aerospace industry, especially in the area of defence and Earth observation solutions.
Documents
- PDF - 482 Ko Thales DIS Polska Sp. z o.o._Informacja o realizowanej strategii podatkowej_2021.pdf
- PDF - 297 Ko Thales DIS Polska Sp. z o.o._Informacja o realizowanej strategii podatkowej_2020.pdf
- PDF - 791 Ko Thales Polska_informacja o realizowanej strategii podatkowej_2020.pdf
- PDF - 2.1 Mo Thales Statement Paper Facial Recognition
- PDF - 667 Ko Thales DIS Polska Sp. z o.o. Informacja o realizowanej strategii podatkowej 2022
- PDF - 753 Ko Thales DIS Polska Sp. z o.o._Informacja o realizowanej strategii podatkowej_2023.pdf
News and events
Events for Poland
Thales regularly participates in many events to showcase our expertise and solutions. Browse our events calendar and check possible events planned in Poland
Careers at Thales in Poland
Country fact sheet
Contacts
nce.media-relations@thalesgroup.com