United States

Defense in the U.S.

Defense organizations trust Thales to safeguard national security – protecting people, infrastructure, and essential services. We deliver mission-critical solutions including air combat systems, cyber-resilient tactical radio and satellite communications, helmet mounted displays, advanced sonar for anti-submarine warfare and more to empower defense forces operating in increasingly complex threat environments.

View our U.S. Defense capabilities

Thales supports armed forces in maintaining a tactical edge with advanced technologies, solutions and services across the land, sea, and air domains. By integrating digital innovations like cybersecurity and AI into proven systems, we help defense forces gain and maintain operational superiority.

Thales Defense & Security Inc., a key U.S. subsidiary, provides specialized defense solutions tailored for U.S. military organizations.

Explore our U.S. defense products and programs

85+

years of experience in high-end optics

300,000

tactical radios provided to U.S. and allied forces

300+

helicopter-borne sonar systems supplied to the U.S. Navy

our work

Our customers and partners around the world trust Thales to deliver a wide range of trusted defense solutions. Explore how we’re driving innovation in this market through the selected highlights of our work below.

Air Forces

Thales provides mission systems, avionics, and pilot technologies that support improved situational awareness and operational effectiveness for air forces worldwide. We supply Helmet Mounted Displays to the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserves, and equip Army aviators with capabilities to revolutionize helicopter crew operations.

Land Forces

Thales offers a comprehensive range of soldier systems, including weapon sights, night vision goggles, hand-held thermal imagers, ground radars, and target locators that improve accuracy and situational awareness on the battlefield. In addition, we provide advanced communication and electronic warfare technologies for U.S. and allied forces.

Naval Forces

With 100 years of global experience, Thales delivers naval defense solutions that improve the effectiveness and resilience of surface ships, submarines, and maritime forces. Our advanced sonar, mine counter measures, radar, secure communications, and combat management systems provide critical support for situational awareness and mission success at sea.

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Space Forces

Thales enables secure satellite communications, surveillance, and threat detection for our military and government customers. Our space-based defense solutions enhance situational awareness and help protect critical assets against emerging threats.

Joint Forces

Thales delivers integrated defense solutions that empower joint forces to operate seamlessly across land, sea, air, and cyber domains — improving collaboration and driving unified mission success.