United States
About Us
For more than 130 years, our customers and partners have trusted Thales to bring their bold ambitions to life. From airline passenger journeys to identity protection, from cybersecuring critical infrastructure to supporting national defense, our commitment to innovation keeps people safe, moving, protected and connected in the air, on the ground and around the world.
With significant research and development, manufacturing, engineering and service capabilities, we meet our customers’ most complex requirements in all operating environments.
We are proud to say that across our aerospace, defense, cyber and digital markets, Thales solutions are making a difference in the lives of U.S. citizens and our allies, every day.
Across the U.S. and worldwide, we are investing and innovating to transform the way our customers do business – whatever it takes.
- 99% of U.S. commercial airports equipped with navigation aids
- 127 million U.S. passport eCovers delivered
- 260 million U.S. records for world’s largest biometric system supported with biometrics
- 300 helicopter borne sonar systems supplied to the U.S. Navy
- 300,000 tactical radios supplied to U.S. and allied defense forces
- 9 of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. safeguarded with cybersecurity solutions
- 13,000+ aircraft worldwide supplied with flight control electronics
- 2 million+ people per day enjoy Thales in-flight entertainment systems
Our Footprint
Our 5,200+ employees across 40 locations and 20 states deliver innovative products and services to help build a future we can all trust.
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KEY FIGURES
Our Innovation Story
Thales is fueling innovation, job creation and economic value in the U.S. through partnerships with start-ups, industry leaders and the academic research community, and through sustained domestic investment.
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Since 2016, Thales has invested $6B in strategic U.S. acquisitions across the aerospace, defense, cyber and digital markets.
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2023: Aerospace communications
Cobham, a global leader in safety cockpit communications and connectivity systems, with a significant U.S. footprint.
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2023: Cybersecurity
Imperva, a global cybersecurity leader protecting critical applications, APIs and data, with a significant U.S. footprint.
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2022: Undersea warfare
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a U.S. company for undersea warfare solutions.
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2021: Ground-based navigation and guidance
Moog, a U.S. company for ground-based navigation aids
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2019: Digital identity, Mobility, IoT & Security
Gemalto, a global leader of digital identification and data protection, with a significant U.S. footprint.
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2019: Artificial Intelligence
Psibernetix, a U.S. AI start-up for critical safety and security applications.