Research and innovation drives Australian manufacturing capabilities

Thales is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and has a workforce of over 4,300 people across 35 sites around the country.

As a sovereign manufacturing entity, Thales in Australia has a strong track record of designing, manufacturing and exporting solutions for various sectors including defence, security, transport and aerospace.

Dr. John Best, Chief Technical Officer, Thales Australia & New Zealand, shares his insights into the Thales’ approach to product development and innovation, the ‘Thales Innovation System.’ This model is realised through the deployment of a number of core processes, practices and methods that assure our environment is strategically scanned, assessed, and that the actions required are successfully deployed to underpin the creation of next generation solutions.

To learn more, read the article authored by Dr. John Best, in DST Outlook 2024.