Australia
Defence in Australia
Thales in Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force, leading the way in the research, development and manufacture of systems and solutions that help keep Australian Defence Force personnel safe.
The people we trust to keep our nation safe and moving, trust Thales in Australia.
Thales in Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force, leading the way in the research, development and manufacture of systems and solutions that help keep Australian Defence Force personnel safe.
Thales in Australia has a history of patient investment to build advanced in-country capability across manufacturing, critical systems and services. Close collaborative relationships with local customers, Australian SME suppliers and research institutions combined with technology transfer from our global business enables Thales to tailor high quality solutions for Australian and export markets
Through our industrial resources and long-term programs with the Commonwealth, we are the custodian of much of Australia’s indigenous defence design, manufacturing, through life management and sustainment capabilities for critical services.
Thales in Australia commends the Australian Government for its commitment to supporting regional industry and jobs, and ensuring the ADF is equipped to deter potential threats and keep Australia safe.
Jeff Connolly - CEO of Thales Australia and New Zealand
Today's challenges
Why choose Thales in Australia for Defence?
Air Forces
Australia’s air defence forces depend on world-class, mission-ready technology and expertise. Thales delivers tailored training, simulation, and sustainment solutions, providing the Australian Defence Force with superior operational capability and sovereign control over critical aviation assets—now and into the future.
Air Forces
Land Forces
Amid strategic competition, changing climates and rapid digitisation, Australia needs critical land technologies it can trust—and control. From protected mobility and small arms to guided weapons, explosive ordnance, simulation and smart sustainment, Thales works with Australian industry to turn sovereign capability into strategic deterrence for the Australian Defence Force and the nation.
Land Forces
Naval Forces
In an era of evolving maritime challenges, safeguarding Australia’s interests demands innovative, future-ready solutions. For over 40 years, Thales has partnered with the Royal Australian Navy and global allies to deliver cutting-edge above- and below-water technologies—building sovereign capability, strengthening alliances, and securing Australia’s maritime prosperity.
Naval Forces
Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise
Thales Australia’s enduring commitment to sovereign munitions has enabled rapid development of a robust Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. By investing in local skills, supply chains, and advanced technologies, Thales plays a major role in ensuring strategic independence, security, and operational superiority for the Australia’s Defence Forces.
Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise
Key figures for Defence Market in Australia
Why our customers have confidence in Thales to build a future we can all trust
Latest news for defence in Australia
- Asia-Pacific
Australia’s StrikeMaster conducts successful Naval Strike Missile test firing in Norway
- Research & innovation
Thales in Australia Accelerates Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise to Strengthen National Defence
- Asia-Pacific
Thales Australia Named Large Business Of The Year At Chief Minister’s Defence Industry Excellence Awards
- Asia-Pacific
Thales and Saildrone announce successful integration of BlueSentry® and Saildrone’s uncrewed systems. A potent new national security capability, now proven at sea
- Research & innovation
Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology
- Research & innovation
Thales Australia, Defence, Academia and SME partnership delivers foundational technologies for autonomous littoral mine countermeasures
- Asia-Pacific
Boosting Australia's Rocket Motor Production Capabilities
- Asia-Pacific
Thales Australia Welcomes Appointment as a GWEO Strategic Partner
- Air defence
The combination of Hawkei and NASAMS creates a potent capability for the ADF
Our solutions
Highlights from our extensive solutions portfolio
Assault Rifles
High quality, mission flexibility for defence and law enforcement
- Weapon systems
- Soldier
- Joint fire support
Munitions, Energetics and Chemicals
Advanced manufacturing capability for munitions, energetics and chemicals
- Weapon systems
- Joint fire support
- Dismounted combat
Air Force Readiness
Assuring air forces’ operational readiness and sustainability
- Force readiness
- Train & sustain
- Defence
Land Force Readiness
Assuring land forces’ operational readiness and sustainability
- Train & sustain
- Force readiness
- Defence
Naval Force Readiness
Preparing and maintaining fleet and crew for naval missions
- Force readiness
- Defence
- Naval
High-performance, scalable mine countermeasures
Conventional, uncrewed and hybrid mine countermeasures that meet navies’ exact needs
- Surveillance and intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Collaborative combat
CAPTAS, the unrivalled performance Variable Depth Sonar
Dominating the Full Spectrum of Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations and Missions
- Defence
- Naval
- Anti submarine warfare
PathMaster: unmanned mine countermeasures solutions
Ensuring safe and uncrewed navigation in mine-contested waters
- Naval
- Defence
- Mine warfare
