Thales is recognized as a key technology partner in Portugal, serving the Defense, Aeronautics and Space markets and ranking in top positions in Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Security sectors.
More specifically, through its subsidiary Thales Edisoft, jointly owned by the Ministry of Defense and NAV Portugal E.P.E, Thales holds leading positions and provides technologically advanced solutions for the domains of Naval Defense, Air Mobility, Space and Cybersecurity.
Thales closely collaborates with institutions, universities and the industry through different kinds of partnerships.
Today Thales integrates and develops critical systems for the Digital Security, Cybersecurity markets and through its subsidiary Thales Edisoft, jointly owned with the Ministry of Defence, for the Aerospace and Defence Markets.
Working with its customers around the world, Thales partners on projects that transform cities and countries contributing to the quality of life of all citizens.
Thales Edisoft has been providing different solutions in the Defence field for more than 35 years, offering its customers innovative solutions as well as technological capabilities for naval defence domains.
Moreover, it is an expert provider of critical command & control, communications, computing and real-time intelligence systems, capable of offering engineering solutions, consultancy and integration services to highly complex technological systems.
Thales Edisoft has contributed to the modernization of the Portuguese Navy in the operational sphere (combat system, radars and simulation) and logistic support (Integrated Ship Configuration and Logistic Support System) areas.
Thales Edisoft operates in the Aeronautics and ATM (Air Traffic Management) sector providing services for Airport Operations, Air Traffic Management, equipment and Software Development for civil (TOPSKY) and also military aviation, providing products in Tower Automation, aeronautical communications and digital services.
The company’s Airspace Mobility Solutions Competence Center is located in Lisbon.
Thales provides biometrics-based solutions in the area of Digital Identity Security with solutions for border and travel such as the Entry-Exit System deployed in European airports for the control of the Schengen Area, as well as biometric solutions for Civil Administrations and Police, such as AFIS Solutions.
In the banking and payment sector, Thales collaborates with major banks in their digital transformation. In addition, the company provides connectivity services to the main mobile operators, driving the growth of 5G SIM and eSIM solutions worldwide.
Thales Edisoft is contributing to the development of European satellite navigation and communication systems, such as the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), the European Global Navigation System GALILEO and the European Data Relay System (ERDS).
Thales Edisoft operates a teleport in Santa Maria Island in Azores, a valuable infrastructure in a geostrategic position serving space missions through a range of ground segment services.
In addition, Thales is supporting Space ground segment activities with the main European Agencies such as ESA (European Space Agency), EUSPA (European Union Agency for the Space Programme), EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency), EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and Frontex (European Border and Coast Guard Agency).
In 2022, Thales acquired the cybersecurity company S21Sec, one of the leading European companies in this sector in the South of Europe. Through S21Sec, Thales in Portugal offers incident detection and response services through its SOC (Security Operations Center) in Porto, providing consulting and integration services to customers in the financial sector, Public Administrations, industrial sector and retail sector.
Thales develops and integrates resilient solutions to help governments, local authorities and civil operators to protect citizens, sensitive data and infrastructures, with an extensive experience in:
Thales regularly participates in local events in Portugal or abroad to showcase our expertise and meet local actors in our main markets. Whether you are interested in defence, digital identity and security, aerospace or other market specific solutions, there should be a date and a place to meet us.
Headquarters Portugal
Quinta da Fonte, Lote 9,Edifício Q45 – Gil Eanes
2770-192 Paço de Arcos – Portugal
+351 212945900
Start Date │ 01-01-2022
Completion Date │ 31-12-2025
Eligible Investment (Agenda) │ 177 942 155,13 €
European Union Financial Support (Agenda) │ 137 364 121,24 € (NextGenerationEU)
Objective, activities and expected results | Promote a structural change in the specialisation profile of the Portuguese economy through the development, production and operation of satellite constellations, such as the Atlantic constellation, enhancing the creation of innovative space-based products and services, integrating “New Space” philosophies.
In terms of products and services, the following will be created:
Beneficiary Entity | Thales Edisoft Portugal, S.A.
Investment (Beneficiary) │ 334 369,58€
European Union Financial Support (Beneficiary) │ 168 607,79€ (NextGenerationEU)
