SkyDefender, the integral air and missile defence solution

Protecting the skies at all airspace levels

Integrated air and missile defence
Air defence
Defence

From slow-moving drones to hypersonic missiles, attacks are becoming more complex, overwhelming, and unpredictable, requiring a defence system that can adapt, detect, and defeat every threat.

OUR STRENGHTS

All in one solution

Air defence protection against air threats at each layer of the airspace: Lower: C-UAS, Ground Based Air Defence, Middle Long-Range Air Defence and Early Warning and they can be managed globally with a unique C2 system
Great compatibility

Each solution can be specifically tailored to each user’s operational needs and can integrate nations or NATO existing platforms
Combat-proven system

The system has proven its effectiveness and reliability in operations
Embedded AI

Artificial Intelligence provides Forces with augmented capacities, faster decision making with a reduction of the OODA loop
End-to-end modular approach

From early detection, identification, to neutralisation, committed on end-to-end performance

Flexible and future-proof

SkyDefender integrates sensors and effectors to rapidly detect and neutralise threats. Its command and control (C2) capabilities are available in fixed, deployable, and mobile configurations across air, sea, land, cyber, and space. Compatible with a country's existing systems and supported by Thales partnerships, it strengthens strategic sovereignty.

SkyDefender’s core principle is to enable defence over four successive ranges, including Counter unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) , very short range (ForceShield), medium to long range (SAMP-T/NG), and Early Warning systems covering long range radars and satellite surveillance.

All components from very short range to early warning

At the shortest range, ForceShield and PARADE solutions provide integrated systems against drones, for both theater of operations and homeland security.

At the “short range air defence” level, Thales delivers the ForceShield solution, which protects against diverse threats including drones, helicopters, and aircraft.

ForceShield solution

For MLRAD, the SAMP/T-NG offers theatre protection with an engagement range of up to 150 km

SAMP/T-NG

Early Warning against ballistic, hypersonic, stealth and space threats is becoming more relevant because of their speed or low observability

“Thales is proud to contribute to the sovereignty of our nations with SkyDefender, the integral air and missile defence solution based on our latest advanced technologies, from counter-drone protection to early warning capacities. With SkyDefender Thales provides a combat-proven system, easy-to-integrate and available today, confirming our position as a long-term trusted partner for the armed forces.”

Hervé Dammann, Executive Vice-President, Land and Air Systems, Thales.