Defence and Security

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.

In a world full of opportunity and unpredictability we help those with big ambitions, think faster and act smarter. From the bottom of the ocean to the depths of space and cyberspace, our architects combine unique and diverse expertise to allow our customers to confidently master every decisive moment along the way.
 
In Defence and security, armed forces, governments and global organisations entrust Thales with helping them achieve and maintain security, tactical superiority and strategic independence in the face of any type of threat. In an increasingly unpredictable world, governments rely on our expertise to protect their citizens and make the world safer, from designing smart sensors and connecting soldiers on the digital battlefield to delivering solutions that protect states, cities and critical infrastructures.

Whatever it takes.

A solid reputation in defence built on trust.

We have forged a solid reputation in the defence industry as a result of our high-performance solutions and strong investment in key research areas. Over 50 countries rely on Thales’ solutions to protect their populations. We are also the leading supplier of C4ISTAR systems to NATO.

Operational efficiency to ensure highest levels of defence.

We excel in supplying air, land, naval and joint forces with an unrivalled depth of capability in the following five areas:

• Communications, command and control systems
• Mission services and support
• Protection and mission / combat systems
• Surveillance, detection and intelligence systems
• Training & Simulation

Using our expertise in these areas, we develop top-tier tools for:

• Controlling engagements,
• Detecting, identifying and neutralising threats,
• Distributing information,
• Supporting command decisions,
• Training defence forces.

Simplifying joint operations in defence

The overarching goal of our defence solutions is to simplify and harmonise joint operations. We specialise in interoperable systems that make missions more efficient and help our customers get the most value out of their investment. Allowing our systems to interact seamlessly with others means that our customers have the upper hand when it comes to decision-making.

Our offer includes:

• Signals Intelligence and Communication Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
• ​Joint systems infrastructure and satellite networks
• Collaborative combat systems

We ensure integrity of the technologies that keep our world moving.

Governments, institutions and large global companies rely on Thales to design and deliver solutions that protect states, cities and critical infrastructure in an increasingly unpredictable world, with emerging threats through the cyberspace.

From helping cities and critical infrastructures become safer and smarter, to securing global financial markets and protecting sensitive data to keeping security forces connected on critical missions, we ensure integrity of the technologies that keep our world moving, staying one step ahead of all forms of digital threat and enhancing life for all.

Customer and industry confidence in our solutions is reflected in our current rankings.