Australia

About Us

Thales in Australia is a 4,500 strong team of experts located across 35 sites nation-wide. We partner with those striving to enhance lives and ensure safety. Our diverse teams design and deliver high-tech solutions, turning leading-edge technologies into imaginative, resilient, human centred, and sustainable systems for our customers.

Building a trusted future in Australia’s technology and defence sectors

Thales has contributed significantly to the advancement of defence and security capabilities in Australia. Through strategic partnerships with government and industry organisation, Thales has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving national security challenges. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, Thales continues to play a crucial role in shaping the technological landscape in Australia.

A partner in Australia’s national security

With over 35 sites across Australia, Thales has a presence in every state and territory. From Bendigo, to Darwin and from Sydney to Perth, Thales is delivering daily, to keep the nation safe.

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For over 100 years we have supported our customers
With products, services and support
That have been indispensable in helping build and protect the nation
With a proud workforce of over 4,500 Australians across 35 sites
We partner with our customers
To solve their biggest problems in the most difficult conditions
So those we serve can navigate uncertainty with confidence
And embrace new frontiers with optimism
Together we harness the extraordinary power of technology
Continuing to be what our nation needs us to be

Our presence in Australia

Wiradjuri, Gundungurra & Darug Lithgow: Rifle manufacture for the ADF and law enforcement agencies.
Wanaruah and Kamilaroi, Darug Myambat & Orchard Hills: End to end logistics for the provision, distribution and maintenance of ordnance.
Wann-gal Sydney Olympic Park: Thales ANZ corporate headquarters, Cyber & Digital services.
Gadigal & Awabakal and Worimi Garden Island, Waterloo & Newcastle: Ship repair and maintenance; dockyard management.
Darug Rydalmere: Design and manufacture of submarine sonar systems, anti-submarine warfare systems, mine countermeasures, secure communications, trailing and simulation.
Gadigal Barangaroo: Cyber & Digital services.
Pangerang & Yorta Yorta Mulwala & Benalla: Production of world leading ammunition and propellant.

Dja Dja Wurrung Bendigo: Design and manufacture of Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles.
Wurundjeri Melbourne: Air Traffic Management Centre of Excellence and SKYLAB Australia Innovation Lab; Cyber & Digital services for Critical Infrastructure, Enterprise and Government.
Mitcham*: Thales Personalisation Bureau, provides secure products and services to financial and airline sectors.

*Traditional Owners have not been formally recognised for the land.

Key figures

4,500

people Australia wide

sites delivering critical capability

$1.6bn

worth of exports last 10 years

1,500+

Australian SMEs in our supply chain

$48m

in self-funded R+D last 3 years

Thales in Australia commends the Australian Government for its commitment to supporting regional industry and jobs, and ensuring the Australian Defence Force is equipped to deter potential threats and keep Australia safe

Jeff Connolly - CEO of Thales in Australia and New Zealand

Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

The board leverages diverse experience of distinguished leaders from the private and public sectors.

See our Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

Policies and Governance

At Thales in Australia, we are committed to conducting our business in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner.

Read more about our Policies and Governance

Research and Innovation

Innovation is in our DNA

At Thales in Australia innovation isn't just something we do, it's who we are; always striving to develop tomorrow's technology today. With significant investment in Research and Development, our people are sharing ideas on how conquer real-world challenges across a range of markets.