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Defence in the UK

We work with air forces, navies, armies and joint forces, providing integrated systems and resilient, sovereign capability to equip almost every major platform in service or in development with the UK armed forces.

In an ever more contested and volatile world, we help to create the security and stability that make sustainable progress possible. Providing the UK with cutting edge capabilities, we support national resilience and competitiveness on the world stage.

Key Figures

100+
years partnership with the Royal Navy
87+
years training RAF aircrews
130+
years supporting the British Armed Forces
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Highlights from our extensive solutions portfolio

Complex Weapons Systems

Secure communications and protections systems

CEMA: Mastering the Cyber and Electromagnetic Environments

Creating Operational Advantage through mastering the Electromagnetic spectrum

The increasingly complex and interconnected nature of modern warfare, security, and critical infrastructure operations has created a need for more comprehensive threat protection and the integration of Cyber and Electromagnetic Domains.

Latest News from Thales UK

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Thales demonstrates agility of Storm 2 with new counter-unmanned aerial systems capability

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Thales is paving the way with new Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) technology

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Thales shares a potential solution to digital targeting web

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Thales joins Ploughshare’s new Defence & Innovation Industry Alliance

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Why a Revised UK Strategic Defence Review is Essential for Ensuring Our National Security

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Thales and L3Harris Develop Next-Generation SHORAD Capability

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Thales supports IET and DSTL’s report addressing challenges in integrating quantum technologies into complex systems

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Thales presents successful consecutive firing of LMM to international partners

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Thales in the UK Re-Signs the Armed Forces Covenant

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