Thales in the UK: Championing UK Supply Chain and Sustainability at DPRTE 2024
The Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) event provides us with the opportunity to highlight our innovative capabilities and reinforces our commitment to investing in the local supply chain and retaining skilled jobs.
With £950m total spend in 2024, including £553m in the UK and £161m with UK-based SMEs, Thales is strengthening sovereign capability and supporting the MOD’s procurement transformation.
By adopting a collaborative innovation approach, partnering with SMEs, VCSEs, and academia, Thales is able to address current and future challenges and anticipate future needs.
Sustainability is integral to Thales' strategy, focusing on reducing environmental impact while delivering social value. Participation in DPRTE highlights our commitment to responsible practices and the UN Global Compact. Recognized on the Climate A-List by CDP, Thales is dedicated to high-skilled employment in the UK, investing in workforce development to nurture future leaders in the industry.
Latest news from Thales in the UK
- Europe
Thales helps advance trusted connectivity for BVLOS operations in ESA Iris RPAS trial
- Defence
Reshaping maritime security in mine countermeasures: delivery of the Royal Navy’s second MMCM system
- Europe
Thales in the UK awarded contract with UK MoD to extend MSHORAD Assessment Phase
- Europe
Thales launches STORM 2 to protect soldiers from drone threats
- Europe
Thales Welcomes Down-Selection for UK’s Apache Wingman Drone Programme
- Europe
The Netherlands: Arie Jan de Waard appointed as supervisory board member
- Europe
Thales to Provide Integrated Communications and Hearing Protection System to Ireland’s Department of Defence
- Europe
Dr Christoph Hoppe appointed as new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Thales in Germany
- Cyber protection
Thales and SeedFence Selected by CNES for an Onboard Cyber Detection Solution