Thales is a France-based technology and defense company that develops systems and services for the aerospace, defense, transportation, digital identity and cybersecurity markets. The company serves governments, military organizations, businesses and infrastructure operators, with activities spanning secure communications, intelligence, surveillance, avionics and mission systems.
Its aerospace and space businesses provide aircraft equipment, flight management and cockpit systems, in-flight entertainment, air traffic management solutions and satellite-related technologies. In defense, Thales supplies radar, sonar, electronic warfare, command-and-control systems, secure communications and other mission-critical technologies for land, naval and air forces.
Thales also develops cybersecurity products, encryption and identity-management systems, including biometric identification, digital authentication and secure payment solutions. Its transportation activities include signaling, supervision and control technologies designed to support the safe and efficient operation of rail networks and other critical infrastructure.
Headquartered in France, Thales serves customers internationally through operations and partnerships across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and other regions. The company was created in 2000 when Thomson-CSF adopted the Thales name, building on the heritage of the French electronics group founded in the late 19th century. Patrice Caine serves as Thales’ chairman and chief executive officer.
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