NEXIUM Defence Cloud

Secure cloud technology for the forces

Collaborative combat
Connectivity
Headquarters

A private cloud solution harnessing the power of the latest virtualisation, containerisation, software-defined networking and service orchestration technologies to meet the operational and security needs of the armed forces.

NEXIUM Defence Cloud is the most secure distributed CIS infrastructure solution adapted to Land, Air and Naval military environments.

Trusted

• NATO DCIS Firefly
• France SIA infrastructure
• France National Territory Surveillance
• Air Surveillance IT Infrastructure
Secure

• Hosting classified data up to Secret +
• 8 security standards
• 3,000 security parameters
• National encryption
Automated

• Pre-integrated solution
• 0-day deployment and configuration
• No specialised expertise required
Tailored

• Adapted form factors (static, deployable, mobile) to each level of command
• Connectivity agnostic (DDIL)
• Standard internal hardware for eased logistics and lifecycle

A secure, deployable cloud

Providing the same benefits as civil cloud environments (simplicity, flexibility and scalability) but engineered for the chaos and uncertainty of the battlefield: harsh environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, shocks and vibrations, cooling challenges, energy consumption, manoeuvrability requirements, multiple classification levels, constrained connectivity, heterogeneous communication systems (satellite coms, LOS & tactical radios, etc.)

Why choose Thales?

Thales has more than 30 years of experience in building, operating and maintaining resilient network and infrastructure systems in major theatres of operations for sovereign countries and coalitions. Recognised for its technological excellence, Thales is a world-class systems integrator that understands the complexity of military environments and guarantees service continuity for tactical and operational systems in the most extreme conditions.

Main elements

NEXIUM Defence Cloud offers a comprehensive range of form factors to meet the requirements of every level of command and provide a distributed cloud architecture for local hosting and computing capacities, to avoid single points of failure. NEXIUM Defence Cloud also adjusts to each customer’s specific needs, allowing them to select only the software layers that best fit their requirements.

Nexium Defence Cloud Node - Brochure

NEXIUM Orchestrator is an overarching management tool for orchestration of network functions, IT resources, services and security. NEXIUM Orchestrator ensures quick and easy configuration and dynamic adjustment to keep pace with changes in mission tempo. It enables CIS operators to provide critical services and maximise manoeuvrability, taking into account topology, data flows, diversity of technologies, silo-based management tools, etc.

Nexium Orchestrator - Brochure

Nexium Orchestrator - Brochure

NEXIUM Defence Cloud includes the SafeCore secured NFVi solution. Instead of fielding multiple items of equipment (router, firewall, encryptor, etc.), each requiring a specific qualification process, SafeCore runs on a single piece of hardware, with virtualized networking functions. This virtualisation layer minimises SWaP, optimises resource usage, and reduces the need for hardware and spare parts, simplifying logistics, and enhancing manoeuvrability.

NEXIUM SafeCore

Position papers

Connectivity
Defence
Land

Command posts in high-intensity warfare

Command posts are a strategic link of the military value chain, serving as the nerve centre that allows deployed forces to achieve information and tactical superiority and accelerate the tempo of operations.