With the return of symmetric and high-intensity combat on the battlefield the importance of armoured vehicles is now more crucial than ever Thales's TACTIS solution effectively addresses the needs of armed forces offering a comprehensive range of training capabilities from individual technical skills to tactical proficiency at a company level This includes a mobile component that enables the ​ ​ deployment of high-fidelity simulators in military barracks or any other location The TACTIS centre is uniquely capable of interconnecting up to 76 simulators simultaneously allowing for mission rehearsals with up to 200 crew members This synergy is further enhanced by the integration of up to 2,500 virtual entities known as “Computer-Generated Forces” enabling force members to conduct exercises in a combined arms environment The contract will fully modernise the TACTIS centre for the Royal Netherlands Army This modernisation will include the simulation of more than 20 new types of vehicles including the new generation of combat vehicle The modernized training centre will also offer the ability to integrate future weapon systems that will be deployed within the Royal Netherlands Army The virtual environment will also reflect the new threats emerging on the battlefield including urban warfare The level of immersion will be enhanced through the use of Unreal Engine 5 the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool allowing for the creation of ultra-realistic This cutting-edge technology not only ensures effective learning but also simulates realistic combat conditions enabling forces to prepare more effectively for contemporary challenges team training is optimised to effectively meet the demands of new operational theatres “The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has always been a step ahead when it comes to training their forces using simulation We are honoured that they have renewed their trust in Thales through the modernization of their armoured fighting vehicle training centre 'TACTIS' It remains a world-class reference recognised by NATO member countries in Europe This mid-life upgrade will incorporate Thales's latest generation of simulation capabilities offering unmatched immersion and realism to ensure force readiness for increasingly complex missions This new contract is a testament to the strong and enduring partnership between the Netherlands Ministry of Defence and Thales reinforcing our continued commitment to safeguarding the security and sovereignty of European nations” said Yannick Assouad Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion With a presence in the Netherlands for over 100 years Thales develops and delivers cutting-edge technologies for the global defence and security markets With more than 3000 employees in seven locations partners and our local eco-system to develop solutions resulting in more than 80% export The State of the Netherlands holds 1% of Thales Nederland B.V Born one of three leap year babies on February 29 in Marquette to Alphonse and Louise (White) Herman Thale was a lifelong resident of the area who embodied the spirit of the Upper Peninsula Outdoors A graduate of Marquette Senior High School He earned the bronze star and other commendations during his tour where he served with River Division 579 “The Fighting Dragons” before being honorably discharged He then pursued his education at Ferris State University earning a bachelors degree in automotive technology and repair Before graduating Thale married Elizabeth “Betty” (Cass) Herman on September 1 where he began working at Carroll Motor Supply before transitioning to a career as a corrections officer for the State of Michigan he found his calling as a heavy equipment mechanic with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources an avid hunter and fisherman who had many memorable times on the water and in the woods with friends and family He made many trips to Wyoming chasing whitetail and fishing trips to Canada with his sons grandson and longtime friends Glen Alexander and Tim Hopkins Thale looked forward to Deer hunting in the fall followed by ice fishing and turkey hunting in the spring His knowledge and passion of the wilderness and his ability to fix anything made him a man who could navigate any situation He had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed sharing it He volunteered every year at the DNR fishpond during the U.P patiently teaching young anglers the sport of fishing he purchased land in Northern Wisconsin dedicating his time with family and friends building a one of kind hand crafted log cabin from the ground up cutting down the trees and milling the wood himself–a testament to his determination He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice Friends may call at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on April 11th beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm A reception will follow in the funeral home reception room Interment will be made in the Park Cemetery Online condolences may be expressed at fassbenderswansonhansen.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan Geoff Thale has been with the Washington Office on Latin America since 1995 and has served as its president since 2019 Much has changed about advocacy and foreign policy since the beginning of his time in Washington Adam and Geoff discuss the evolution of human rights advocacy towards Latin America and the opportunities and challenges for human rights advocates working on the region Listen to WOLA’s Latin America Today podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you 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The main feed is here Washington Office on Latin America1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20009(202) 797 2171info@wola.org Subscribe with your email to receive exclusive reports and expert research directly to your inbox every week (Your privacy is important to us; your information will be kept confidential and secure.) Thales, a global technology and security provider, announced on Tuesday an alliance with Deloitte to deliver advanced tailored cybersecurity services and solutions to organizations The move will combine Thales’s encryption and key management capabilities with Deloitte’s advanced cybersecurity services It will focus on delivering enhanced data protection and offering extensive experience in cybersecurity to help customers mitigate risk The alliance will combine Thales’s advanced encryption and key management technologies with Deloitte’s data protection, security consulting, and implementation knowledge. The collaboration provides organizations with a broad suite of services and solutions designed to help clients address the full spectrum of cloud security needs tailored to their hybrid and multi-cloud environments The data security landscape is rapidly changing come with new threats to data confidentiality and integrity there are stringent data privacy regulations to contend with The acceleration of digital transformation requires the evolution of cyber security strategies to mitigate inconsistent and insufficient policies of data access controls According to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report organizations that maintained compliance were significantly less likely to suffer data breaches As compliance regulations continue to evolve customers will be equipped to meet these challenges and thrive in a secure environment By drawing from Thales’s expertise and Deloitte’s extensive experience in data protection and governance strategy organizations can benefit from broad services and solutions designed to help clients address the complexities of modern cybersecurity and compliance landscapes “Our collaboration provides efficient integration and enhanced security across multi-cloud environments we can help organizations transform their cloud security to enhance the value of their cybersecurity programs.” By capitalizing on existing alliances with industry leaders in cloud services Deloitte clients will have access to capabilities that help them achieve robust cloud data protection in various environments This alliance will help create new business opportunities through incorporation in new and existing comprehensive transformation programmes “This strategic alliance with Deloitte marks a significant milestone in our mission to help organizations secure their data and all paths to it,” said John Polly cloud resources have become the biggest targets for cyber-attacks with 44% of organizations having suffered a cloud data breach By combining our cloud data security technologies with Deloitte’s knowledge in Data & Digital Trust we are poised to deliver innovative and robust strategies that help address the evolving compliance and security needs of our clients worldwide.” All rights reserved | Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Real-time intelligence and insight for maritime security and ocean survey and physical processes of a site of interest Explore the various applications of Saildrone's autonomous surface vehicles in different industries and sectors Saildrone delivers solutions for a wide range of critical maritime applications Learn more about Saildrone or join our team Established scientific confidence in our data Saildrone and Thales engineers look at a detection event during structured testing of the Saildrone Surveyor equipped with a Thales BlueSentry thin-line towed array has successfully demonstrated the integration of the BlueSentry thin-line towed array with the Saildrone Surveyor creating a groundbreaking system for autonomous long-endurance undersea maritime domain awareness (MDA) funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) marks a significant leap forward in persistent Extensive sea trials conducted off the coast of California have demonstrated that this system can effectively detect and classify both underwater and surface threats and report this information to decision makers in real time the Saildrone Surveyor and BlueSentry system operated continuously for 26 days and maintained uptime greater than 96% “The acoustic performance of the BlueSentry array paired with a platform as silent and capable as the Saildrone Surveyor represents a considerable step forward in undersea observation,” said Richard Jenkins “The extreme endurance of the system allows us to put eyes and ears in places that were previously out of reach at a cost point orders of magnitude below traditional manned surveillance platforms.” the Surveyor provided a near-zero self-noise environment significantly improving the detection capabilities of the BlueSentry sonar system Utilizing Starlink and Iridium satellite communications supporting real-time decision-making from remote locations worldwide “This partnership and ready-to-deploy capability set the standard for future intelligence particularly in sensitive and remote regions that have significant operational challenges,” said Jeff Connolly “The integration of Thales Australia’s BlueSentry onto Saildrone's Surveyor-class as a core component of its maritime domain awareness solution paves the way for greater naval interoperability between AUKUS partners and delivers on AUKUS Pillar 2 undersea warfare requirements.” Saildrone and Thales Australia stand ready to deploy these systems at scale self-sustaining surveillance assets to enhance national security As threats evolve and the demand for persistent undersea awareness increases the Saildrone-Thales system offers a scalable low-cost alternative to traditional surveillance platforms Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company creating a paradigm shift in how navies and commercial organizations obtain the real-time accurate data required to monitor and protect our oceans Saildrone’s fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) carries purpose-built payloads supporting border protection Powered by renewable wind and solar energy Saildrone USVs provide long-duration operations measured in months Proprietary software applications and machine learning technology transform collected data into actionable insights and intelligence Saildrone has sailed more than 1,600,000 nautical miles from the High North to the Southern Ocean and spent over 46,000 days at sea in the harshest ocean conditions on the planet Thales in Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force in the Land Thales employs over 4,300 people in Australia across 35 sites and supports over 2,000 jobs along its Australian supply chain Drawing on over 50 years of Australian Towed Array investment and development Thales’s BlueSentry utilises acoustic sensor technology trusted by navies around the world to detect and localise surface and sub-surface contacts The BlueSentry towed array integrated on Saildrone Surveyor USVs designed and manufactured at Thales’s Acoustics Centre of Excellence in Rydalmere reflects recent innovations in the field of fibre optics and advanced hydrophone technology Jenn Virskus‍Director Marketing, SaildroneOffice: (510) 956-8361jenn.virskus@saildrone.com Thales Australia Mediamedia.enquiries@thalesgroup.com.au L3Harris Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defence (SHORAD) command and control system The collaboration brings together L3Harris’ Target Orientated Tracking System with Thales’ Agile C4I at the Edge (ACE) platform to deliver enhanced battlefield awareness and coordination The joint solution aims to support the UK’s defence priorities by improving situational awareness and enabling faster more accurate decision-making in complex operational environments “L3Harris is proud to provide advanced technology in support of the UK’s defence priorities,” said Ed Zoiss President of Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris By combining sensor data across multiple domains the integrated system will create a clearer and more comprehensive common operating picture for UK forces reliable delivery of intelligence from various sensors across the battlespace will provide UK forces with a better common operating picture and will enable more informed decision-making,” Zoiss added L3Harris and Thales bring over 80 years of combined experience in delivering command and ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems to the UK Their existing technologies are already in use helping to safeguard critical infrastructure across the country Source: L3Harris Technologies (press release) Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns “Thales has built up a wealth of expertise in managing NATO interoperability issues since 2015 and this third contract will draw on that legacy Thales will be providing new functionalities for ballistic missile defence in order to improve the situational awareness of NATO Commanders with BMD enhancement.” said Gérard Herby Joint operations today are conducted by land air and naval units with many different types of command systems which generate huge amounts of georeferenced operational information aggregates and correlates all this information to generate a single comprehensive view of the theatre of operations providing NATO commanders with a Common Operational Picture (COP) that ensures optimised awareness of joint forces operations for more effective decision-making and action Thales has developed a software system designed to provide the operational community with secure access to multiple COPs Tactical information from multiple data sources delivers improved situational awareness of joint forces operations thereby ensuring information superiority across the battlespace Each COP is displayed in real time and includes key elements such as operations in progress the logistical and operational capabilities of friendly and enemy forces and possible action plans for future coordinated efforts Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) today announced its order intake and sales for the first quarter of 2025 Order intake for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to €3,778 million down -27% at constant scope and exchange rates compared to the first three months of 2024 (-25% on a reported basis) due to a very high comparison base two contracts with a unit value exceeding €500 million each: the third phase of the contract signed by Indonesia for the acquisition of Rafale aircraft (18 out of a total of 42) as well as an order for an air surveillance system for a military customer in the Middle East the Group is benefiting from a robust commercial momentum in all its activities for this first quarter of 2025 order intake amounted to €3,422 million in Q1 2023 and €3,033 million in Q1 2022 Thales recorded five large orders worth over €100 million each order intake with a unit value of less than €100 million was down -10% compared to the first three months of 2024; meanwhile those with a unit value of less than €10 million were slightly up in the first quarter of 2025 order intake in mature markets amounted to €2,914 million similar to the first quarter of 2024 (+2% on a reported basis and a decrease of -1% at constant scope and exchange rates) Order intake in emerging markets amounted to €864 million (-61% as of March 31 affected by a very high comparison basis in these markets from the first quarter of 2024 (contracts for the Rafale in Indonesia and for an air surveillance system for a military customer in the Middle East mentioned previously) Order intake in the Aerospace segment totaled €1,530 million compared to €1,003 million in the first three months of 2024 (+45% at constant scope and exchange rates) The Avionics market continued to benefit from strong demand across its various businesses and recorded one large order with a unit value exceeding €100 million in its Training and Simulation business Space benefited in the first quarter from favorable phasing of expected 2025 order intake with the notification of three large orders with a unit value greater than €100 million two related to the telecommunications business and one to the exploration business At €1,302 million (compared to €3,122 million in the first three months of 2024 order intake in the Defence segment compared to a very high base in Q1 2024 One large order with a unit value over €100 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2025 compared to four in the same period in 2024 The Group reaffirms its objective of a book-to-bill ratio greater than 1 for the Defence segment in 2025 order intake in the Cyber & Digital segment was structurally very close to sales as most business lines in this segment operate on short sales cycles The order book is therefore not significant Sales for the first quarter of 2025 reached €4,960 million compared to €4,421 million in the first quarter of 2024 up 9.9%5 at constant scope and exchange rates (up 12.2% on a reported basis) sales recorded solid growth in both mature markets (+9.7% in organic terms) notably in the United Kingdom (+14.9%) and emerging markets with organic growth of +10.5% during the period Sales in the Aerospace segment amounted to €1,342 million up 13.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024 (+8.4% at constant scope and exchange rates) This growth reflects ongoing robust demand in the Avionics market leading the business to grow double-digit and achieve a solid performance across all activities as well as in both civil and military domains Sales in the Space business continue to be impacted by the weak demand observed over the past two years in telecommunications satellites Sales in the Defence segment totaled €2,685 million up +16.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024 (+15.0% at constant scope and exchange rates) This growth is observed across all businesses in the Defence segment which benefitted from production capacity expansion projects being deployed Sales in the Cyber & Digital segment stood at €903 million down -1.5% compared to the first three months of 2024 (-2.1% at constant scope and exchange rates) Thales continues to benefit from a strong visibility in the vast majority of its businesses and enjoys a robust medium to long-term outlook The Group has initiated preliminary work to assess the impacts of the increase in tariffs Such analysis takes into account the affected flows on the one hand and the cases of exemption from tariffs on the other hand (such as in defence activities) along with certain protective contractual conditions in our export contracts (incoterms) Thales is working on mitigation plans in response to these new regulations: use of specific customs programmes such as duty drawback or temporary Importations under Bonds the redirection of certain production flows supply chain adjustments (alternate sourcing) These estimates are based on the latest available information on announced tariffs increases and exemptions as known on April 24 the Group estimates that the net direct impact from those elements is contained The potential indirect impact is not known at this stage assuming no new disruptions of the macroeconomic geopolitical context and the evolution of new tariffs Thales confirms all of its 2025 financial objectives This press release contains certain forward-looking statements Although Thales believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions actual results may differ significantly from the forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties as described in the Company's Universal Registration Document which has been filed with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) “organic” means “at constant scope and exchange rates” 2 Assuming no new disruptions of the macroeconomic geopolitical context or evolution of new tariffs 5 Taking into account a currency effect of €17 million and a net scope effect of €84 million 7 Based on April 2025 scope and year to date average foreign exchange rates as of April 2025 a leading eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan made a historic breakthrough with the first successful demonstration flight of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft SkyDrive on 9 April at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan SkyDrive is powered by Thales's next-generation flight control system, FlytRise which is based on its 40+ years of proven experience in flight control solutions and it is specially adapted to the requirements of unmanned aircraft: autonomy SkyDrive requires flight control solutions that ensure the safety of its flight path over populated areas The flight control system is one of the critical elements of aircraft essential for flight safety as it calculates and adjusts the position of the aircraft's control surfaces and manages engine thrust Thales pioneered electric flight solutions 40 years ago with the first installation on the Airbus A310 more than 13,000 aircraft have been equipped with Thales solutions At the 2025 Singapore Defence Technology Summit (Tech Summit) a joint team from DSTA and Thales showcased its recent collaboration on counter-drone technologies with tangible outcomes that can potentially be integrated into systems currently in-use with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) engineers from both organisations co-developed Machine-Learning (ML)-enabled software modules that reduce the rate of false alarms in drone detection By enhancing a radar’s sensor performance with the help of AI the algorithms offer operators and end-users heightened situational awareness that enable faster and more accurate drone detection and classification Through this demonstration of a new Concept of Operations (CONOPs) in enhanced radar performance in drones bringing together DSTA’s deep domain knowledge of the drone ecosystem and the technical and AI skills of Thales researchers and engineers The announcement of the Co-Lab represents the next step in the strategic cooperation between DSTA and Thales underscoring both parties’ ambitions to support the SAF in dealing with emerging and asymmetric threats "The DSTA-Thales Joint Lab marks a strategic step in advancing next-generation defence technologies By harnessing AI and advanced sensing technologies we are adopting a more agile approach to capability development This collaboration reinforces DSTA's commitment to working with global partners to co-develop advanced capabilities ensuring our defence systems remain robust “Thales’ AI for critical systems must meet the stringent reliability safety and security requirements for armed forces worldwide It is a true recognition when our customers trust us to co-develop solutions alongside them that address the pain points and challenges of the end-user We have achieved the outcomes of the MoU in a relatively short span of time with our teams harnessing AI to create solutions with real-world implications This Co-Lab with DSTA speaks to the years of collaboration between us and our joint commitment to provide the best technologies for the SAF and the Singapore Ministry of Defence.” said Pascale Sourisse Thales holds deep expertise and technological mastery in radars with air traffic management radars used by the majority of civil aviation authorities in the region as well as operating a Radar Centre of Excellence in Singapore As a key partner to the SAF for over 50 years Thales also operates a Defence Hub for services in Singapore with skilled local expertise on-hand to support DSTA and Mindef for support and maintenance of systems currently in use with the armed forces jamie.chow@thalesgroup.com Thales the leading global technology and security provider has today announced it is working in partnership with tyre manufacturer Michelin to protect its Intellectual Property and deploy its software to customers around the world with the Sentinel Software Monetization Platform Michelin, one of the largest, oldest and most respected tyre manufacturers in the world—known for fitting physical tyres for everything from bicycles to space shuttles—is now transitioning to software-led revenue. TameTire is one example of Michelin’s software offer that allows car manufacturers and motorsports teams to simulate real-world tyre performance to a high level of accuracy TameTire predicts tyre behaviours in reaction to various forces torques and temperatures to help manufacturers produce better-handling car models at reduced costs as well as allowing motorsports teams to test and fine-tune their vehicle setups in a more convenient and safer environment TameTire is just one of several simulation products that Michelin deploys and protects using Thales Sentinel. Others include Canopy, which provides laptime simulation, vehicle modelling and setup exploration in record time, using the power of cloud computing and a proprietary collocation solver; and SiMiX an initiative that provides datasets for vehicle manufacturers racing teams and automotive supply chain organizations covering components Vice President Software Monetization at Thales commented: “Given that Michelin’s innovative software is complex and proprietary we recognized their need for an agile licensing platform that was both easy to deploy and able to protect against IP theft Thales Sentinel manages all Michelin’s software licensing under one solution that is fully compatible with Michelin’s infrastructure We are pleased to see reported operational efficiencies and revenue growth from this collaboration.” "As an organization whose reputation is based on quality focusing on quality was essential to us as we expanded our business to software-led offerings We are the clear market leader for this type of solution and partnering with Thales ensured we could not only protect this valuable software IP but also offer a new subscription business model and scale our license-based revenue stream Relying on the Sentinel platform allows us to focus on further innovating our software and creating value for our customers,” said Pierre-Yves Mauriere Michelin relies on Sentinel’s ability to license software on premises in the cloud and any combination of the two While TameTire is typically deployed offline or in a hybrid environment Canopy and Simix are deployed exclusively in the cloud leveraging the Sentinel Cloud License Manager Thales today announces an innovative technology – with the creation of a new Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) creating a breakthrough in navigation solutions built on Thales's proven TopAxyz IMU technology is the result of extensive investment not only in research and development but also in advanced production facilities with state-of-the art technology and expertise in inertial navigation The result is a more resilient navigation system which is more compact (20% smaller) lighter (10% less) and less power-consuming TopAxyz is the best-in-class navigation unit on the market today and can be used in a large range of civil and military applications such as aeroplanes the new IMU maintains the same level of high performance but also offers enhanced resilience in harsh environments such as strong acceleration TopAxyz has cumulated 35 million flight hours safety and reliability even in the most critical conditions GPS jamming and spoofing operations have become increasingly common affecting the navigation of both civilian and military platforms across all environments - air Therefore reliable and trustworthy real-time navigation systems that withstand these external threats are essential The TopAxyz new IMU maintains resilient navigation capability This innovative design is based on Thales’s advanced sensors using a three-axis Ring Laser Gyrometer (RLG) and three digital MEMS accelerometers with a very small mass and form factor The MEMS technology facilitates serial production allowing for a rapid increase in production rates This development will significantly contribute to the growth of production which began with the tripling of capacity currently underway at the Thales site in Châtellerault Thales is a leading player in inertial navigation solutions for over fifty years This latest-generation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) capitalizes on the Group’s solid experience expertise in designing high-end Inertial Navigation Systems First customer deliveries are expected in early H2 2026 Thales opens a new chapter of its fifty year history in advanced inertial solutions," said Florent Chauvancy “This new generation IMU integrating MEMS is a technological and industrial breakthrough towards ever more resilient and competitive navigation solutions Weight and Power consumption and best-in-class performance.” As the foundation of a new generation of highly flexible and innovative telecommunications satellites that can quickly adapt to the changing dynamics of the market and user needs the OneSat program by Airbus Defence and Space has been developed through synergies among key national and international space industry players While Airbus is responsible for the main design TESAT is integrating Thales’s TWTs in to Microwave Power Modules (MPM) Both partners bring their expertise in communication systems built on Thales’s experience with over 23,200 TWTs in orbit Thales’s next-generation Dual-TWTs offer unparalleled global performance combining reduced weight and size with advanced technology These Dual-TWTs are engineered to provide exceptional reliability and performance in constrained space environments Easily integrated into the satellite antenna system they are a crucial element for the success of the Optus program Available in two versions for both the Ku and Ka band satellite frequency ranges the Dual-TWTs fully meet the requirements of active antenna amplification systems designed for flexible and software-defined satellites Three of Thales's facilities are collaborating to manufacture the Dual-TWTs: Ulm in Germany With key components such as Thales’ Ku-band Dual-TWTs the Optus-11 satellite is positioned as a vital element for next-generation spacecraft significantly enhancing their communication and satellite service capabilities "We are honored to make a significant contribution to the operation of the Optus-11 satellite by providing Airbus Defence and Space with our next-generation Dual Travelling Wave Tubes Our successful delivery of this system for the first flight model showcases Thales's ability to quickly provide cutting-edge technological solutions that will shape the future of space communications," said Charles-Antoine Goffin allowing satellites to send and receive messages without interfering with other signals event-based programming solution for inflight entertainment (IFE) 360Stream delivers what the industry has craved for decades: live sports ensuring they never miss a moment of the action An ideal choice for airlines with diverse fleets Thales’s Live TV is a true over-the-top service that works seamlessly with any IFE system With live content and event-based programming 360Stream redefines TV at 40,000 feet with the industry's first DVR capability Airlines are able to record content as it is streamed live or skip to live – just like they would at home 360Stream delivers the highest streaming quality in the industry intelligently managing bandwidth that can be enhanced for major live events It delivers a consistent TV experience across entire fleets Passengers can access content on their personal electronic devices without downloading an application Airlines can include their own partners within three days The 100% automated Near-Live content workflow seamlessly connects Thales’s intelligent ground and aircraft systems ensuring passengers stay informed with the latest news and game-changing sports moments Thales is setting a new standard for speed and the future of inflight content delivery This technological leap in passenger experience is flying now Passengers already enjoy multiple global news channels and sports from around the world "Thales has delivered an industry first with 360Stream to connect passengers with the world’s ‘happening now’ content The innovative service benefits passengers with relevant and timely content so they won’t miss out on news and events.“Working on any satellite network and with any inflight entertainment system provider airlines are empowered to increase passenger engagement with flexibility for the future.” Niels Steenstrup A Century of Exceptional Experiences Meets Cutting-Edge Technology Delta unveiled its next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE solution - the first cloud-native IFE system that elevates the passenger experience to new heights The system features state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies including: For Passengers: creating unique experiences at every seat FlytEDGE enables Delta to deliver unique features that make the travel journey more enjoyable and accessible for all travelers including digital functionalities such as: Seatback features like “Do Not Disturb” mode that give travellers more control over their journey and enables Delta to deliver the exceptional service they are known for Future enhancements will include features like guided wellness expanded options for customizing the food and beverage experience and other expert guidance designed to make every trip the best it can be Enables customers to understand crucial flight information and makes the travel experience more accessible to customers with hearing disabilities Provides flight attendants with the ability to send messages to seatback displays in the passenger’s preferred language a step forward in delivering dynamic in-flight communication capabilities Integrates essential day-of travel information from the Fly Delta app directly into the seatback environment This enhancement ensures SkyMiles Members have the information they need to confidently transition to the next step of their journey – whether it’s making a connecting flight or arranging ground transportation at their final destination For Airlines: creating personalized experiences through ground-breaking digital features FlytEDGE facilitates data-driven decisions to constantly adapt the passenger interface with new features and curated entertainment at every seat Delta can deploy the latest updates over the air at the click of a button to one aircraft or the entire fleet to deliver the newest and most popular content curated by the Delta Studio Team providing superior performance with real-time system ​ and automated maintenance tasks the system is built to enable quick integration of Delta’s digital partners - allowing the airline to seamlessly bring-in services for a personalized touch at an unprecedented speed and efficiency Virtual Aircraft Support: The ability to deploy system and experience updates to a virtual aircraft providing a groundbreaking approach to validate and approve user interface (UI) content and services updates anywhere and anytime Following deployment and validation to the virtual aircraft updates can be deployed to partial or full fleet instantly and as desired Real-Time Analytics: Enables the curation of experiences and content in real-time based on usage analytics Resilience: Exceptional system availability to passengers due to redundant storage Future-proof: A continuously evolving set of services that can be selected and deployed by the airline at their convenience we believe that the future of inflight entertainment is without limits We are delighted to be at the forefront of innovation alongside Delta to introduce groundbreaking new experiences we are bringing the industry’s first cloud-native IFE system onboard as part of the Delta Sync experience FlytEDGE’s advanced capabilities offer the airline endless opportunities to create memorable and engaging passenger journeys fully integrated into their CRM and ground-based services” said Yannick Assouad our customers expect their travel experience to adapt and evolve with them contextual and seamless in a way that supports and guides them so that they can move through life with confidence Delta is committed to continuously evolving our industry-leading digital experiences across channels to ensure the sky is never the limit – it’s only the beginning.” Thales in the UK are proud to announce that the British Army have carried out successful trials of the RapidDestroyer system to take down two swarms of drones.  intercepted the incoming swarms as part of a simulated threat scenario with these trials being the first of its kind RapidDestroyer was developed by a Thales-led consortium and uses radio frequency waves to disrupt and cause damage to sensitive components and electronic factors in drones the drone is subjected to a ‘hard kill’ mechanism which halts and removes the oncoming threat.  RapidDestroyer can take out multiple incoming threats at a time making the system highly suited to counteract the evolving challenges we are seeing on the modern battlefield.  Find out more about the trials here. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2025 PlayLoading... Discover the breathtaking red lotus fields of Thale Noi! Take a boat ride through this stunning wetland, spot rare birds, and experience the rich local culture.The Phatthalung provincial administration invites tourists to visit the famous red lotus fields of Thale Noi, a wetland in the southern province, which will start to bloom next month. The red lotus fields are located in the Thale Noi community, which has been selected by the Culture Ministry as one of ten model communities for tourists to visit and experience the local way of life. The community is named after the Thale Noi wetland, which is a Ramsar site—an internationally recognised wetland of importance. Houses in the Thale Noi community are built on high stilts and are positioned close to one another, with wooden bridges connecting them. The Culture Ministry has highlighted the historical significance of the Thale Noi community, which is believed to have existed for approximately 400 years. The ministry also noted that the residents of Thale Noi live simple lives, closely intertwined with the natural resources of the wetland. The Thale Noi wetland is part of a larger area that has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status. This area, called Songkhla and its Associated Lagoon Settlements, encompasses the unique cultural and ecological system surrounding Songkhla Lake, with Thale Noi forming its northern extension. The nomination highlights the long history of human settlements around the lagoon and their interaction with the environment. When visiting the Thale Noi community, tourists can learn how to make products from bulrush plants. Most notably, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the red lotus fields, which bloom from March to May. Local people row tourists in small boats through the wetlands, allowing them to be immersed in the sea of red lotuses. From January to April, tourists can also observe a variety of wetland bird species. Another unique experience for visitors is watching the water buffaloes as they graze and roam freely in the wetland. A stunning viewpoint in the Thale Noi community offers panoramic views of the Chaloem Phrakiat 80 Phansa Bridge, the longest bridge over a lake in Thailand. Govt waives permit requirement for rooftop solar panels under 20 kg/m²  Cabinet approves increase in Social Security Fund compensation for laid-off workers BRN denies targeting civilians, calls for transparent investigation into Deep South violence  Cabinet delays 3rd phase of 10,000-baht handout pending input from govt agencies Thaksin case shifts politics, conservatives may rethink strategy Thales, the leading global technology and security provider, today announced the launch of OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a new solution to help large organizations successfully deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale This announcement reflects Thales’s commitment to provide its customers with a seamless and secure passwordless journey OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware FIDO security keys (passkeys) specifically designed by Thales for use in large organizations The solution helps CISOs accelerate and secure their passwordless journey by managing FIDO security keys at scale CISOs benefit from the ultimate Thales expertise in cyber security and in complex projects Identity & Access Management at Thales said: “Authentication is at the heart of securing identities and we are committed to supporting organizations securely transition to passwordless authentication This solution eliminates the barriers to smooth adoption and enables IT teams to easily manage FIDO security keys beyond just the enrollment The OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution is a crucial part of our Passwordless 360° approach that encourages organizations to deploy passwordless at scale and reap its strategic benefits.” FIDO security keys are the gold standard for protecting the enterprise from phishing attacks but cumbersome self-registration and lifecycle management processes often lead to user frustration IT overheads and delayed passwordless authentication deployment Thanks to unique capabilities allows IT teams to quickly preregister keys and manage them easily and securely from enrollment to revocation By relieving end users from these processes the OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution improves end-user productivity accelerates FIDO authentication deployment at scale and secures the entire FIDO key lifecycle Executive Director and CEO at The FIDO Alliance said: “The FIDO Alliance’s mission is to reduce the world’s reliance on passwords with simpler As an active board member of The FIDO Alliance Thales underscores that mission by supporting a wider deployment of FIDO standards via its device-bound passkey Management Solution – with the added bonus of full key lifecycle management.” The interoperable management platform is integrated via FIDO2 provisioning API’s to Microsoft Entra ID which enables organizations to pre-register Thales FIDO keys on behalf of their end users Thanks to this integration, Enterprises adopting Microsoft 365 can provide secure and seamless authentication to their users from day one. Thales confirms its position as an Identity Trailblazer won at the 2024 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards in recognition of its innovative IAM solutions Natee Pretikul, Principal Product Management Lead at Microsoft Security, said: “With FIDO2 provisioning APIs and our longstanding collaboration with Thales we are empowering organizations to deploy phishing-resistant authentication at scale By pre-registering end users for a passkey (FIDO2) credential we enable them to use phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication methods more quickly.” *The FIDO Alliance is an open industry association with a focused mission: reduce the world’s reliance on passwords. To accomplish this, the FIDO Alliance promotes the development of, use of, and compliance with standards for authentication and device attestation.  Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion. Thales’s Board of Directors (Euronext Paris: HO) met on March 3, 2025 to review the 2024 financial statements6. Order intake for the 2024 financial year increased by 9% compared with 2023 at €25,289 million and by +6% on an organic basis (i.e. at constant scope and exchange rates). Commercial performance was once again supported by strong demand in the Defence segment and by continued sustained momentum in the Aerospace segment. As at 31 December 2024, the consolidated order book amounted to nearly €51 billion, a record level, up by nearly €5.4 billion compared with the end of 2023. Sales totaled €20,577 million, up 11.7% from 2023 (+8.3% in organic growth). This robust growth reflects in particular the solid performance of the Defence business throughout the year. Adjusted EBIT7 stood at €2,419 million in 2024 (11.8% of sales), compared with €2,132 million (11.6% of sales) in 2023, an increase of 13.4% (+5.7% organic change). At €1,900 million, Adjusted net income, Group share7 was up +7% compared to 2023. Consolidated net income, Group share, stood at €1,420 million, up sharply by +39% from 2023. This increase can be explained notably by the recognition in 2023 of a non-current and non-recurring expense linked to the implementation of insurance coverage for the Group's commitments under the Thales UK Pension Scheme. These commitments were transferred to Rothesay at the end of 2023. In this context, the Board of Directors decided to propose the payment of a dividend of €3.70 per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of 40% of the Adjusted net income, Group share. An interim dividend of €0.85 per share was paid on December 5, 2024. The balance of €2.85 will be paid on May 22, 2025. Order intake for the 2024 financial year totaled €25,289 million, up 9% from 2023 in total change and up +6% at constant scope and exchange rates11. For the fourth consecutive year, the order intake was more than 20% higher than sales (book-to-bill). Thebook-to-bill ratio was 1.23, flat against 2023, and 1.28 excluding the Cyber & Digital business, where the order intake is structurally very close to sales. In 2024, Thales signed 35 large orders with a unit value of over €100 million, representing a total of €8,674 million: With a total amount of €16,615 million, order intake with a unit value of less than €100 million continued to record favorable momentum. Order intake in the Aerospace segment totaled €6,434 million compared to €5,606 million in 2023 (+14% at constant scope and exchange rates). This solid growth reflects several trends. At 4,032 million, order intake in the Cyber & Digital segment was structurally very close to sales as most business lines in this segment operate on short sales cycles. The order book is therefore not significant. Note: full-year 2023 figures have been restated to reflect the transfer of cyber civil activities from the Defence segment to the Cyber & Digital segment. Sales for the 2024 financial year totaled €20,577 million, compared to €18,428 million in 2023, up 11.7% in total change and 8.3% in organic terms (at constant scope and exchange rates14), driven in particular by the robust performance of the Defence segment. Geographically15, sales recorded solid growth in both mature markets (+7.9% in organic terms) and emerging markets (+9.6% in organic terms), driven by double-digit growth in Asia. Sales in the Aerospace segment totaled €5,471 million, up 4.8% from 2023 (+2.9% at constant scope and exchange rates). Momentum in this segment reflects contrasting trends: Sales in the Defence segment totaled €10,969 million, up 13.9% from 2023 (+13.3% at constant scope and exchange rates). This strong growth came against a backdrop of steady growth in the Group’s production capacity, enabling it to meet high demand in all product lines. Growth was notably driven by land and air systems, such as tactical vehicles and systems or surface radars. The fourth quarter of 2024 also benefited from favorable cut-off effects. At €4,024 million, sales in the Cyber & Digital segment increased by 1.4% at constant scope and exchange rates (and +14.8% in total change including the positive scope effect of the acquisitions of Imperva and Tesserent). This moderate organic sales growth reflects different trends depending on the activities: For 2024, the Group posted Adjusted EBIT16 of €2,419 million, or 11.8% of sales, compared to €2,132 million (11.6% of sales) in 2023. Adjusted EBIT for the Defence segment amounted to €1,432 million, compared with €1,270 million in 2023 (an increase of +13.0% at constant scope and exchange rates). The margin for this segment was stable at 13.1%, compared to 13.2% in 2023. At €585 million (14.5% of sales), Adjusted EBIT in the Cyber & Digital segment recorded solid growth in both value and margin. The improvement in profitability was notably due to the successful integration of Imperva and the robust margin on payment services and secure connectivity solutions for mobile networks in highly competitive markets. Naval Group's contribution to the Group's Adjusted EBIT amounted to €93 million in 2024, compared with €91 million in 2023. At €21 million, compared with €105 million in 2023, the Adjusted net income, Group share, from discontinued operations16 was in line with trends in the Transport business, which was sold on May 31, 2024. As a result, Adjusted net income, Group share16 was €1,900 million, compared to €1,768 million in 2023, after an adjusted income tax charge16 of -€427 million, compared to -€370 million in 2023. At 20.4% in 2024 compared to 20.1% in 2023, the effective tax rate was stable. The Adjusted net income, Group share, per share16 amounted to €9.24, up 9% from 2023 (€8.48). Consolidated net income, Group share, stood at €1,420 million, up 39% from 2023. This increase can be explained notably by the recognition in 2023 of a non-current and non-recurring expense linked to the implementation of insurance coverage for the Group's commitments under the Thales UK Pension Scheme. Free operating cash flow17 amounted to €2,027 million compared to €2,026 million in 2023. It included a contribution of €2,142 million from continuing operations and -€116 million from discontinued operations. For continuing operations, the cash conversion ratio of Adjusted net income, Group share, into free operating cash flow was 114%. The net balance of acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and affiliates amounted to €359 million. Under its acquisition strategy, the Group completed two major operations in 2024: As part of the share buyback program covering a maximum of 3.5% of the capital announced in March 2022 and completed in March 2024, 1,245,757 shares were repurchased during 2024, representing 0.6% of the share capital, for €176 million. The Group repurchased a total of 7,469,396 shares under this program, 3.5% of the share capital. At December 31, 2024, net debt amounted to €3,044 million compared with €4,190 million at December 31, 2023. This decrease reflects the impact of free operating cash flow generation, acquisitions and disposals for -€359 million (€3,464 million in 2023), the payment of €708 million in dividends (€634 million in 2023), new lease liabilities for €143 million (€166 million in 2023) and the share buyback program. Equity, Group share amounted to €7,515 million, compared with €6,830 million at December 31, 2023. This increase reflects the positive contribution of consolidated net income, Group share (€1,420 million) less the dividend payout (-€708 million) and share buybacks (-€176 million). In line with its corporate purpose of “Building a future we can all trust”, Thales has set itself the ambition in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): to contribute to a safer, greener and more inclusive world. First, the Group will seek to maximize the contribution of its portfolio of solutions to the planet and society. Secondly, Thales has set itself ambitious targets on three main priorities: [1] Percentage of women in the total workforce: 27.4%. The Board of Directors decided to propose to the shareholders, who will convene at the Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2025, the payment of a dividend of €3.70 per share. This corresponds to a payout ratio of 40% of the Adjusted net income, Group share, per share. If approved, the ex-dividend date will be May 20, 2025, and the payment date will be May 22 2025. This dividend will be paid fully in cash and will amount to €2.85 per share, after deducting the interim dividend of €0.85 per share paid in December 2024. Thales is embarking on 2025 with confidence, bolstered by good visibility in the vast majority of its activities. The Defence segment, which enjoys a record order book, will be further supported by strong demand in 2025, against a backdrop of increasing military spending, particularly in the geographical areas where the Group operates. With the increase in its production capacity over the past several years and a portfolio of premium solutions incorporating differentiating leading technologies, Thales is ideally positioned to meet its customers' needs. Lastly, the Cyber and Digital segment will benefit from positive momentum in 2025, supported by Thales’ unique positioning and leadership. The continued development of Imperva will strengthen the differentiating value proposition in cybersecurity activities in order to take advantage of the buoyant environment. The payment services business is also expected to gradually return to growth. The Group expects net investment expenses to slightly exceed €700 million in 2025 (after €617 million in 2024) to meet the need to increase production capacity, particularly in the Defence business. As a result, Thales sets the following targets for 2025: The Group also expects to maintain a high cash conversion ratio of between 95% and 100% in 2025. Note: assuming no new major disruptions of macroeconomic and geopolitical context; including tariff increase. Following the adoption of the 2025 budget, which introduces various tax changes, the impacts for the Thales Group are as follows: The temporary additional contribution to corporate tax for Naval Group could have a negative impact of around €8 million on Thales' Adjusted EBIT in 2025. These different impacts will represent an equivalent cash outflow in 2025. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Although Thales believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, actual results may differ significantly from the forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, as described in the Company's Universal Registration Document, which has been filed with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF). 1 In this press release, “organic” means “at constant scope and exchange rates”. See note on methodology on page 18 and calculation on page 23. 2 Non-GAAP financial indicators, see definitions in the appendices, page 18. The title “EBIT” has been amended to “Adjusted EBIT”, in accordance with ESMA’s recommendation. The definition remains unchanged. 3 Operating free cash flow from continuing operations, excluding the Transport activity sold on May 31, 2024. 4 Proposed to the Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2025. 6 As at the date of this press release, the verification process on the sustainability information is ongoing. With the exception of the possible impact of the conclusions of this process, the audit procedures have been carried out. The audit report will be issued following the Board of Directors’ meeting on April 2, after the finalization of the procedures related to sustainability information. 7 Non-GAAP financial indicators, see definitions in the appendices, page 18. 8 Proposed to the Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2025. 9 Free operating cash flow from continuing operations, excluding the Transport activity sold on May 31, 2024. 10 Mature markets: Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand; emerging markets: all other countries. See table on page 22. 11 Taking into account a currency effect of €49 million and a net scope effect of €625 million. 13 Mature markets: Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand; emerging markets: all other countries. See table on page 22. 14 The calculation of the organic change in sales is shown on page 23. 16 Non-GAAP financial indicator, see definition in the appendices, page 18 and calculation, pages 20 and 21. 17 Non-GAAP financial indicator, see definition in the appendices, page 18. 18 The title “EBIT” has been amended to “Adjusted EBIT”, in accordance with ESMA’s recommendation. The definition remains unchanged. Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Susan Fenton Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Thales celebrated the opening of its new avionics MRO facility in Gurugram Aligned with the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (‘self-reliant India’) this centre will provide a wide range of services including the maintenance & repair of avionics components to prominent Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo This new repair hub draws on Thales’s expertise as a global leader in the aerospace industry providing premium support and services to airline customers in India The inauguration was held in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu along with senior Government officials and eminent dignitaries from the French Embassy and the industry The Thales team was led by Yannick Assouad This occasion marks a milestone in Thales’s continued investment strategy in India’s rapidly expanding aviation market “My heartfelt appreciation goes to Thales for setting up this dedicated facility in India to provide onshore MRO services to our airlines Taking a tour of the facility and seeing it firsthand I must say that I am deeply impressed by the meticulous planning and innovation that have gone into creating this centre I believe the inauguration of this advanced avionics MRO centre marks a significant milestone for Indian aviation and a proud moment for Thales in India This facility exemplifies our collective commitment to building a self-reliant India and a self-reliant aviation ecosystem under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh Thales stands out as a shining example of Indo-French collaboration we must together leverage India’s vast talent pool and facilitate India’s rapidly growing aviation market.” “India’s MRO industry is set for significant growth We are proud to inaugurate our Thales Maintenance and Repair Centre in India This highlights our localisation efforts to bring our technological and avionics repair expertise closer to airline customers The Gurugram centre is backed by the power of a global support and services organisation and aligns with Thales’s strategy to expand its presence in India.” More recently, Thales has developed a succession of new products including BONIE HP, a wide-aperture device for special forces operating on the darkest nights, and MINIE a compact new night vision device to replace the French Army's legacy fleet of Lucie goggles Minie weighs less than 350 g and features a patented low-profile design that shortens the distance between the eyes and the centre of gravity of the equipment to minimise neck strain and improve wearing comfort for prolonged use IN 2020, Thales launched  NELLIE NELLIE provides high-resolution stereoscopic vision with an extra-wide (47°) field of view in an ultra-lightweight (<460 g) binocular that's comfortable to wear and easy to use In addition to outstanding optical performance it features a handy push-and-turn control button on both sides of the unit so users can adjust the goggles with either hand A new lateral flip-up feature also makes it easier to push one side of the goggle out of the line of sight to gain perspective and improve all-round vision and situational awareness In 2025, Thales presents at SOFINS its ultra wide field of view PANORAMIC binoculars with a four I² tubes architecture Thales’s PANORAMIC NVG have been specially designed for Special Forces and specialized missions such as counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations With its field of view as wide as human vision PANORAMIC offers a quick perception of the threat without the necessity of head movement.  Thales night vision goggles portfolio also offer solutions for helicopters pilots and fighters pilots, HELIE and ANGIE. In a NVG catalog and moreover references for civil aeronautics aeronautical binoculars requiring higher standards than terrestrial binoculars The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded Thales a contract for off-site printing of their special license and identity cards including Concealed Weapons Permits and various licensed Security Guard and Private Investigator cards these ID cards are being upgraded with stronger security features and a redesigned appearance to ensure a high degree of security and trust in each credential The new security elements include transitioning to 100% polycarbonate cards for stronger security and the ability to leverage a large number of embedded visible security features making it easier for first-line inspectors and law enforcement to quickly and clearly identify whether the credential is genuine or has been altered New security features being added to these cards include a detailed laser engraved portrait photo for a clear photo easy to identify in rapid or low light situations smooth color transitions within a secure background pattern and a reflective embossed pattern across the card surface for kinetic movement effects All security features are safely located within the polycarbonate card body and cannot be tampered with without damaging the card thereby making the tampering attempt extremely evident Arizona DPS joins over a dozen other Thales partner agencies in North America that have switched to cards made from 100% polycarbonate for best-in-class identity credential documents In addition to the highest-level of security available polycarbonate also provides a highly durable card with higher resistance to fraud over the life of the credential Thales is the fastest growing provider of license and identity solutions in the U.S. with a true partner-based approach with our agency and jurisdiction customers Thales offers the strongest security features in the marketplace for identity credentials as well as regularly introduces new card security features to ensure our commitment to the fight against fraud “These next generation identity cards provide Arizona citizens businesses and state officials with stronger security for these credentials allowing for quicker validation,” said Tyson Moler Vice President for Thales Identity and Biometric Solutions in North America “Thales is pleased to partner with the Arizona DPS leveraging our key strengths and expertise in reliable and secure documents solutions.” Thales is a trusted provider of driver’s license and ID solutions in the U.S Thales provides driver’s license and ID card solutions to the following 17 agencies and jurisdictions across North America: Alaska in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid flights operated by Amelia, using Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This initiative is part of the DECOR project supported by France's 2030 investment plan the artificial clouds produced by aeroplanes playing a role similar to that of greenhouse gases and thus significantly contributing to global warming The impact of contrails can represent a significant part of the total climate footprint of aviation By integrating its solution with Amelia’s Operational Control Center (OCC) tools Thales enables OCC operations agents to directly obtain alternative trajectories to their flight plans combining controlled operational impact and a significant reduction in contrails When a significant impact of contrails is detected, the Thales solution, Flights Footprint suggests flight alternatives that allow for a significant reduction in climate impact with a minimum average decrease of up to 40% in the total climate impact of the flight This flight optimization relies solely on adjustments to the aircraft's altitude which helps to keep additional fuel consumption to below 3% Thales said: “Thales' contrail avoidance solution is a first for France It is fully aligned with Thales' strategy aiming to transform the aerospace industry towards a more environmentally-friendly future through technology for more sustainable and responsible aviation” This project has prevented an average of more than 4 tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2eq) per flight Amelia has decided to extend this system to eligible flights in 2025 becoming the first airline to systematically implement a contrail avoidance approach Director of Sustainable Development at Amelia said: “Taking condensation trails into account allows for the analysis of the total climate impact of our operations and thus a better optimization of them The challenge is to significantly and quickly reduce our impact on climate change by continuing the deployment of the Thales solution initiated in 2022 it is probably one of the most promising approaches in terms of cost/benefit regarding climate impact.” paving the way for more sustainable and responsible aviation on a global scale Head of Strategy at Breakthrough Energy Contrails said: "The impact of contrails on the climate is one of the major challenges of the ecological transition in aviation We are delighted to collaborate with Thales to implement large-scale pilot avoidance campaigns which are crucial when considering the eventual deployment of systematic avoidance measures." 1 Cumulative impact of CO2 and non-CO2 effects Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development particularly in key innovation areas such as AI Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion A major player in the aviation industry in Europe and Africa since 1976 Amelia is a French aeronautics group that ensures flight operations and the monitoring and maintenance of its aircraft chartering on behalf of major international airlines Amelia is a member of IATA since November 2022 endorsing the wider Fly Net Zero commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 Press contact : communication@flyamelia.com Breakthrough Energy Contrails is a non-profit initiative aimed at transforming contrail research into climate action.  the team develops forecasting and flight planning tools to help airlines avoid high-impact contrail formation.  As part of the Breakthrough Energy platform and policy expertise to deliver scalable solutions for a clean aviation future For more information, visit contrails.org Stockholm/Paris 3 April 2025 – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an agreement with Thales for the delivery of the Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C) Building on strong international NATO cooperation the agreement will contribute to maintaining Swedish airspace sovereignty Thanks to Thales’s strong industrial ramp-up programme and ability to produce in short lead times the first deliveries are scheduled for 2026 The GM200 MM/C medium range radar will contribute to strengthening the recognised air picture for the Swedish Armed Forces The radar delivers more time-on-target across a wide spectrum of threats thanks to the latest generation in 4D AESA technology* The compact design of the system also provides increased mission flexibility due to its mobility and short deployment times “We are very proud to be selected by FMV to further strengthen Swedish sovereign and defence capabilities in an increasingly challenging environment will play a vital role contributing to the overall national security” *AESA: Active Electronically Scanned Array (a unique dual axis multi-beam providing unrestricted beam steering flexibility in elevation and bearing) "Thales will be supporting the French Army in its strategic transition to hybrid communication networks This latest stage in the ASTRIDE 3 programme will combine technological innovation with a deep understanding of operational requirements to provide the hyperconnectivity needed for collaborative combat in high-intensity conflict scenarios," said Alexandre Bottero The hybrid networking solution for OneWeb satcom and 5G services is packaged as a non-intrusive kit overcoming the need for design changes to the vehicle It offers significant improvements in connectivity to enhance operational capabilities in the theatre of operations by supporting more extensive data sharing and closer multi-domain collaboration The hybrid networking kit offers a combination of high performance and usability and its modular design is part of an end-to-end approach encompassing communication systems at every level from combined/joint forces command to infantry fighting vehicles Thales will provide an initial batch of 25 kits for field trials during the EXTO SJO 2025 exercise at the end of this year with an additional 25 kits scheduled for delivery in 2026 Ultimately these hybrid networking kits are expected to equip all French Army vehicles that require them The ASTRIDE 3 programme's central role in collaborative combat Thales has been involved in the ASTRIDE 3 programme since 2022 and has designed a range of modular mobile communication stations offering the NATO-interoperable networking capabilities needed to provide a secure resilient command infrastructure for deployed forces The addition of this hybridisation solution further underscores the programme's decisive role in making collaborative combat a reality while guaranteeing technological sovereignty 1 OneWeb is a constellation of approximately 650 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) telecommunications satellites providing broadband Internet access to private and professional users in regions that are poorly served by terrestrial networks 2025Visitors visit the Thales Group stand at the Euronaval 2024 trade show in Villepinte (Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images)PARIS — French defense-electronics maker Thales won a contract to supply the entire sonar and acoustics suite for the Royal Netherlands Navy Orka-class submarine fleet to be built by Naval Group the company said in a statement on Wednesday The submarine sonar contract is the first in 15 years for Thales outside its core underwater markets of France vice president for submarines and surface vessels at Thales The sensor suite for the four Dutch submarines will form the basis for Thales’s export offer for other upcoming submarine programs The contract “is our stepping stone to a new generation of export-contract submarine systems,” Michaud said “That’s why this contract is absolutely key for us because that’s the first one of hopefully a long series of contracts The market is pretty active now in the submarines.” The sensor suite will be “heavily derived” from the system equipping the French Suffren-class nuclear attack submarines The same Thales team working on delivering the last three of the six submarines in the Suffren class will work on the Dutch contract The Netherlands a year ago picked Naval Group to build four conventionally-powered attack submarines in a project worth as much as €5.65 billion to replace the country’s aging Walrus-class subs. The Dutch boats will be based on the same Barracuda program from Naval Group that produced the Suffren class. “We had Barracude, we invested a lot thanks to the French MoD and French Navy, and this gives us a competitive edge,” Michaud said. “We keep improving our product with this export-contract submarine with very, very tough requirements from the Dutch Navy.” Most of the products included in the sonar suite for the Dutch submarines already exist, and are being progressively improved with regards to hardware and software, he said. The first two submarines in the Dutch contract are scheduled to be delivered by 2034, and “we are working full speed already to be on time for the delivery of the first submarine,” Michaud said. He said that given the complexity of everything that needs to be assembled, “I will be happy in 2034 when everything is delivered.” Thales says it’s the world leader in sonar, equipping around 50 submarines and with a share of around 50% of the accessible market. Customers include the French, British and Austalian navies, as well as Singapore, Chile and Malaysia. Thales will delivery “the full array of what can be installed on a submarine as far as acoustics are concerned” for the Dutch boats, including main antennas such as the bow-mounted cylindrical array and the flank array sonar, according to Michaud. Other equipment will include an intercept array on the top of the submarine and a mine and obstacle-avoidance sonar that can also do seabed mapping The French company is working with Dutch company Optical11 to develop a towed linear antenna using optical technology that would be included in the Thales sonar suite. The Amsterdam-based firm says it’s the world leader in fiber optic sensing technology for ultra-sensitive early warning systems. The technology readiness level for the optical array “is not yet at a stage that would allow us to go full production from day one,” Michaud said. Thales and Optical11 agreed on a feasibility study in November that will last most of 2025, with the goal of including the technology on the Dutch submarines. “It’s a very challenging technology, but very promising.” “If this is successful, and we are working hard to make it successful, we will definitely adopt this technology or this product for our export-country contracts,” Michaud said. He said that France’s defense ministry is also developing a optical towed array, however this is proprietary “and we will never be able to export this.” The Dutch submarines will be fitted with a double row of flank array sonar as a cost-effective way to increase the sensor surface and improve detection, as developing a new array would have been “extremely expensive” and would have taken too long, Michaud said. Regarding a plan by Poland to buy submarines, Michaud said Thales doesn’t comment on market opportunities led by Naval Group. He said the Thales strategy is to offer a “very versatile” sonar suite that can fulfill the requirements of many customers, and avoid additional development that would increase cost, time and risk. Rudy Ruitenberg is a Europe correspondent for Defense News. He started his career at Bloomberg News and has experience reporting on technology, commodity markets and politics. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feedDefense News © 2025 Thales today announced the launch of Data Risk Intelligence a groundbreaking Imperva Data Security Fabric (DSF) solution that proactively addresses the risks to data wherever it resides This is the first solution uniting the risk and threat identification capabilities of the Imperva Data Security Fabric with the data protection capabilities of the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform following Thales’s strategic acquisition of Imperva in December 2023 93% of enterprises reported an increase in threats compared to the previous year Empowering Security Teams and SOCs with Enhanced Visibility and Control The combined intelligence and contextual insights from Data Risk Intelligence provide a unified visibility of risks to critical data with a unique view of the strength of encryption for data across an organisation’s entire data estate and data risk specialists to accurately identify the most critical data that are at risk by severity and likelihood enabling them to effectively prioritise risk mitigation with clear recommendations for corrective action Data Risk Intelligence delivers a highly confident risk score and clear recommendations for corrective action that are based on a wide-ranging set of data risk indicators through advanced analytics use of encryption following NIST standards Data Security products at Thales: “The ability to view data risk in key dimensions across organisational risk and regulatory risk in one place is extremely impactful Data Risk Intelligence is the first of many integrations between the Thales and Imperva platforms that empower our customers to protect their data and all the paths to it Thales has all ​ the tools to help our customers understand their data security risks and provide a clear set of actions to mitigate these risks.” “The risks to enterprise data are multi-dimensional and organisations are struggling to address the volume and breadth of these risks while still maintaining optimal business operations,” said Jennifer Glenn Data and Information Security at IDC Security and Trust Group “Centralising data risk visibility and management offers valuable context about the data – and its vulnerabilities – enabling organisations to prioritise protection where it’s needed most.” DSF Data Risk Intelligence is available to customers who have a current Data Security Fabric Data 360 license.​ the Norwegian air navigation service provider and airport operator will enable the deployment of ​ Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management system This collaboration represents a major step forward in Norway’s airspace management combining innovation with strict regulatory compliance It also signifies a key milestone for Thales in the integration of AstraUTM a recently acquired leader in cutting-edge UTM software development With its newly released product Topsky - UAS powered by AstraUTM Thales will provide a safe and scalable digital platform for automated UTM and future AAM (Advanced Airspace Mobility) This system will efficiently manage air traffic in the vicinity of airports and metropolitan offering capabilities such as compliance monitoring Ensuring safety and compliance in Norwegian skies ​ Avinor’s new UTM system aims to provide essential services for various stakeholders and other key players in Norway in relation to the low altitude airspace management The system will meet regulatory standards as specified in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 alongside the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material for U-space management ensuring that all services meet the highest standards of safety and operational transparency efficient and predictable access services such as the Common Information Service (CIS) and U-space Service Provider (USSP) provisions ensuring complete regulatory compliance in U-space designated airspaces Enabling efficient UAS operations at scale nationwide ​ Through the implementation and management of a nationwide UTM system Norway will benefit from robust unmanned traffic management solutions that support the diverse requirements of both civilian and governmental stakeholders The system will deliver advanced real-time data sharing and enhanced situational awareness to enable operations at scale in Norway’s dynamic airspace environment for all operators in the manned and unmanned airspace "We are honored to collaborate with Avinor to bring this nationwide UTM system to life in Norway we embrace the development of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) services in non-segregated airspaces enabling technologies that make it simple and economical to perform safe repeatable and scalable commercial UAS operations reflect Thales’ commitment to advancing airspace management and setting the foundation for safe and integrated air mobility." said Christian Rivierre Vice-President Airspace Mobility Solutions we are proud to be an active contributor in developing uncrewed aviation in Norway Partnering with Thales on this next-generation UTM system reflects our dedication to advancing uncrewed operations in Norwegian airspace This system will support Avinor’s role in ensuring the safe and efficient integration of drones We are excited to work with Thales as a strategic partner to deliver a solution that benefits all airspace users and supports air traffic services in managing drone operations." stated Mats Bye Gjertsen Marking a technological breakthrough in the conduct of mine countermeasure missions this system drastically reduces the exposure risk for personnel on board ships while contributing to the safety of maritime routes The Royal Navy will receive its first four systems over the course of the year Each system includes several integrated pieces of equipment and subsystems enabling the accomplishment of highly complex missions: an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)[1] an advanced towed sonar (TSAM) with a cutting-edge multivision sonar (SAMDIS) and a lightweight operations centre (e-POC) all supported by a secure command and control system Thales has developed a sonar analysis application which processes sonar data up to four times faster allowing even more precise detection and classification of sea floor mines Deployed and operated from a mother ship and coastal bases the platforms can handle vast volumes of data enabling operators to expedite the process of identifying and neutralising mines This innovative system aligns with the British government's ambitious policy to position the UK as a global leader in autonomous maritime technologies Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry said: "This delivery marks a significant milestone in our mine-hunting capabilities and the autonomous technology will keep Britain and our Royal Navy sailors safer by identifiying & removing them from mines It has also supported hundreds of skilled jobs across UK industry – a clear demonstration that defence is an engine for economic growth.” attended the ceremony at the Thales Maritime Autonomy Centre in Plymouth officially marking the delivery of this cutting-edge technology capable of detecting and neutralising the growing threat of naval mines "I welcome today’s announcement by Thales regarding the delivery to the Royal Navy of the world’s first end-to-end autonomous mine hunting system I am pleased to see that a city with such a prestigious naval history as Plymouth now finds itself at the heart of a future rich in innovations for the Royal Navy I hope we continue to see new activities develop resulting in new local jobs in high-tech maritime areas it is important to ensure strong military and industrial cooperation across Europe and I am proud to see Plymouth playing a key role in effectively supporting the relationship between the UK and France” “We are extremely proud to deliver the world's first end-to-end autonomous mine hunting system to the Royal Navy With the introduction of AI and advanced sensor technology this innovation marks a new era in naval defence and underlines our unwavering commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the capabilities of our armed forces The Royal Navy will now have a powerful tool to protect its national interests and maintain safety at sea." A historic partner of the Royal Navy for over a century Thales has long contributed to the advanced technologies that equip its sonar and mine hunting systems The Franco-British MMCM program highlights Thales's determination to provide world-class capabilities in these areas Significant investments made by the UK have maintained over 200 skilled jobs particularly at Thales sites in Somerset and Plymouth strengthening the entire ecosystem of suppliers and partners OCCAR is an International Organisation for the management of complex Italy and the UK created the OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement / Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) on the basis of a ratified treaty known as the OCAR Convention with the intent to increase their armaments cooperation in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs www.occar.int Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion. Europe's two major satellite producers but had indirectly shaken up their markets by disrupting commercial telecom satellite operators.Reporting by Tim Hepher in Paris and Joey Roulette in Washington; Editing by Jamie Freed The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the critical role technological innovation can play in the defense sector have proven to play a particularly important role senior partner coleading McKinsey’s Aerospace & Defense Practice worldwide senior partner coleading the McKinsey Industry & Technology Practice in France about the critical importance of innovation in the defense sector He discusses the role of two major technologies and how the development of a combination of scientific and digital skills is crucial for technologies tailored to the needs of defense players Patrice Caine has been the chair and CEO of Thales since December 2014 and chair of the National Association of Research and Technology (ANRT) in France since December 2019 McKinsey: Thales is a leading technology company That’s why we would like to start this discussion by talking about a subject that’s right at the heart of the news: AI It is developing at breakneck speed and has great potential to reshape the economy Patrice Caine: The deployment of AI in the defense sector is already a reality and is now taking on more of an operational than prospective characteristic for the industry Let me give you two examples of technologies where AI has already had a significant impact: sensors and decision-support systems the level of performance of our radar systems enables us to detect very small But it is difficult and time-consuming for a human operator to differentiate them from other flying objects The introduction of AI provides real added value in terms of interpretation: It can quickly and reliably determine the nature of these objects and identify those relevant to air surveillance This is an extremely important advantage when it comes to protecting ourselves against this type of threat which has increased significantly in recent years These functions are already present in some of our radars A second use case relates to “Command and Control” decision-support systems The use of these systems includes preparing for missions consisting of highly complex operations involves making decisions on aspects such as flight trajectory It involves resolving an extremely complex combination of factors to be able to arrive at the best possible decision the one that will meet the objectives while ensuring pilots’ safety and making the best use of resources AI algorithms have demonstrated that they add real value by quickly finding the best possible compromise—and then leaving it up to the operators to accept or reject what the AI proposes But let’s be clear: Whether we’re talking about sensors or support systems for decision-making AI does not question existing technologies its contribution can be a real game changer but it works complementary to systems that are already highly advanced and have proven their worth The integration of AI-based technologies nevertheless presents a number of challenges a system that has been trained on operational data from live action would be excluded from being exported and it contains classified defense information it would be inappropriate to use the same training data for all use contexts The interpretation of a sensor’s results must be adapted particularly to the circumstances in which it will be deployed we pretrain our algorithms using industrial and synthetic data while fine-tuning is carried out using data from the end customer The deployment of AI in the defense sector is already a reality and is now taking on more of an operational than prospective characteristic for the industry McKinsey: How do you reconcile the length of time it takes to structure the development and implementation of defense projects and platforms with the need for the rapid deployment of architecture and software capable of technological acceleration We integrate this additional capability into the pod to assist the pilot without impacting the rest of the platform this imposes very strong design constraints in terms of space and energy consumption it is less complex to integrate AI on a ship where it is possible to take data hubs on board designed to retrieve onboard information and process it is the difference between the incumbent defense companies and large tech players that are increasingly open to hosting defense applications or agile start-ups that have more recent experience with defense issues even more than in other sectors of the economy the need to be anchored in operational reality is crucial there are four key elements that need to be mastered in order to be credible one must have a high level of mastery in both the digital and physical fields It is vital to understand the underlying physics of defense technologies This is particularly true where sensors are concerned it seems extremely complicated to develop algorithms for underwater acoustics without knowing exactly how sonar works How does an acoustic wave make a ceramic resonate How does this ceramic react to produce an electrical signal from this acoustic wave How do you convert an electrical signal into an analog signal to deduce the nature of the object detected To enhance the performance of a sensor by using AI knowledge of digital technology alone is not enough It’s the combination of highly specialized expertise in digital technology and the physical sciences that makes it possible it is necessary to have a good understanding of the concepts behind the use of the technology it is essential to know what operators are trying to detect and what they are trying to understand when they are in the field In-depth knowledge of these needs is required to successfully combine theory with diverse and complex operational realities A company such as Thales benefits from decades of close collaboration with defense forces This is a considerable asset when it comes to developing AI that is truly useful to them it is essential to be able to understand issues related to embeddability the computing power available is often limited due to the physical space available and the electrical power capacity it would be unthinkable to have a constant connection to the cloud Add to this the constraints of electromagnetic radiation or even thermal resistance (military equipment must be able to operate between below 40°C and over 90°C) These are major technical challenges for new entrants and pure tech players AI provides an additional capability with high added value but it also represents a proven source of vulnerability A few pixels altered in an image during a cyberattack can lead to errors in the interpretation by an AI algorithm Imagine if this led to a tank being identified as a civilian vehicle and the consequences that could have a company such as Thales has the capacity to protect its AI against these attacks But few companies in the world have this type of capability at their disposal having a good understanding of the concepts of deploying the technology mastering the constraints of embeddability and being able to protect against cyberattacks—the number of credible players able to meet these four challenges simultaneously is very small the large historic tech companies such as Thales have a head start What I’m saying is slightly less true regarding decision-support systems which are more about software than the hardware this type of system has between 10 million and 20 million lines of code You must first be able to master the operation of a gigantic piece of software before you can envisage integrating AI into it McKinsey: The topic of leadership often comes up when talking about defense matters not just of AI but of innovation in general in terms of leadership for defense players what will allow European defense technology players to maintain their leading positions after several years in which a great deal of attention has been focused on digital technology disruptive innovation in the coming decades will be driven by the physical sciences Coming back to AI: We mustn’t forget that large language models (LLMs) can only be trained using existing data and knowledge How can we create something truly revolutionary on the basis of what already exists we are identifying major disruptions ahead I see the physical sciences getting even with the digital sciences quantum technology is the next big revolution The first quantum revolution was an upheaval even though it is not necessarily widely known It led to the development of atomic clocks that gave rise to GPS and even lasers The second revolution will take us a step further by taming the extremely puzzling characteristics of matter at the elementary level McKinsey: You talk of a quantum revolution How will it materialize in the defense sector and when do you see them becoming available I’d like to make it clear that I’m not talking about the development of the quantum computer as building computers is not one of our specialties we are working in areas which we are more certain will give rise to viable technologies that can be industrialized in the medium term the second quantum revolution will give us access to radically higher performance in the field of sensors We’re not talking about incremental improvements but improvements by a factor of between 100 and 1,000 The technologies involved already exist and have proven their worth but the challenge now is to take them from prototype to the industrial stage and then to build the economic models For example, quantum sensors could have a major impact on inertial navigation systems.2An inertial navigation system is a navigation instrument that allows aircraft to position themselves autonomously (without relying on satellite positioning). Today the most efficient of these drift by around a kilometer on a journey between Paris and the East Coast of the United States it shifts from a difference of kilometers to a difference of meters but it is especially of great interest to the defense sector such a system will create the ability to avoid having to surface to carry out recalibrations—a major operational advantage I’m deeply convinced that the initial use cases will more likely come from the defense sector The potential impact on the defense industry is enormous to communicate at very low frequencies (particularly with submarines) antennas several hundred meters long are required antennas the size of a fingernail will be able to perform the same function Thales has the undeniable advantage of being a strong brand with exciting projects for young engineers across all verticals we combine a high level of expertise with concrete social benefits have the possibility of contributing to improving the environmental performance of aircraft Others join us because they want to help protect their country’s sovereignty or help combat cybercrime Another one of our strengths is the opportunity offered to our talent to change their discipline or area of expertise during the course of their career from the world of defense to that of aeronautics Our employees can also change their technical discipline from physical to digital sciences or a combination of both many of them become so passionate about their field that they often don’t wish to change Our positioning also gives us the advantage of working in long cycles and balancing volatility caused by an increase or decrease in activity which helps us build loyalty and avoid losing skills Continuing to attract qualified talent over the long term is a big challenge Today’s young talent is much more focused on the social purpose of our business This has led us to think and formulate our role differently we express it in terms of a triple ambition: to help make the world safer Everything we do relates to at least one of these objectives McKinsey: When it comes to attracting and retaining talent we see that new generations are paying more attention to environmental and social aspects placing meaning at the heart of their career plans Patrice Caine: When I joined Thales 22 years ago environmental or ethical issues were less central to the recruitment process and cybersecurity activities enable our clients to protect their populations and their physical and digital infrastructure but Thales is currently one of the biggest global players in terms of the security of applications and digital data we are contributing to the efforts to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions by playing an active part in the fight against the digital divide we are helping to build a more inclusive world which connects Indonesia’s 13,000 islands to the internet at an affordable cost We also contribute to providing all human beings on the planet with a secure legal identity Patrice Caine is the chair and CEO of Thales. Alexandre Ménard and Hugues Lavandier are senior partners in McKinsey’s Paris office The authors wish to thank Arthur Haimovici and Peggy Nahmany for their contributions to this article Comments and opinions expressed by the interviewee are their own and do not represent or reflect the opinions or position of McKinsey & Company or have its endorsement has advanced an AUKUS-aligned partnership that could boost the national security of Australia During a continuous 26-day mission off the coast of California the system identified and tracked vessels of interest in real time for further investigation by maritime security partners The system showed particularly strong results in maintaining continuous surveillance across high-traffic areas where traditional maritime security assets are stretched thin and face significant operational challenges The system showed an ability to detect and track surface vessels which can be effective in remote waters off the Australian coast can also deliver on AUKUS Pillar 2 Undersea Warfare needs Saildrone’s Surveyor-class is a long-range persistent autonomous maritime-domain awareness solution that harnesses wind and solar power while incorporating advanced communications technology and high-performance sensors Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array is a next-generation sonar payload designed and manufactured to enhance ASW and maritime domain awareness It employs world-class acoustic sensor technology for both active and passive applications manufactured and integrated in Thales Australia’s facility in Rydalmere Saildrone and Thales Australia are ready to deploy these systems at scale “This partnership and integration set the standard for future intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance at sea particularly in sensitive and remote regions where traditional maritime security assets are stretched thin and have significant operational challenges.” “The integration of Thales Australia’s BlueSentry onto Saildrone's Surveyor-class paves the way for greater naval interoperability between AUKUS partners and delivers on AUKUS Pillar 2 Undersea Warfare needs “The successful test has proven the new system’s ready-to-deploy capabilities which can be used to detect drug trafficking enemy submarines or even people smuggling vessels in difficult to monitor areas offering a powerful capability and real time identification and tracking for both military and government customers.” Stills and video can be found here and localise surface and sub-surface contacts.  Thales and Diehl Aviation are jointly presenting an advanced innovation concept that integrates the power of Thales's award-winning Onboard Data Center (ODC) with Diehl's High Performance Controller (HPC) Thales and Diehl Aviation will introduce an advanced digital platform powering smart cabin functionalities to enhance the passenger experience Thales’s award-winning ODC uses cloud-native technologies enabling real-time Over The Air content and software updates This open platform ensures seamless third-party integration creating the ideal environment for collaboration Its groundbreaking blade architecture shares compute and storage capabilities enabling advanced functionalities and superior data management a major leap forward in cabin operational performance Diehl's HPC connects the ODC to smart cabin equipment and sensors by leveraging a broad range of cabin interfaces It serves as a gateway to third party equipment and provides extensive capabilities for neural network inferences and image processing This allows for the integration of smart functions e.g This innovative concept enables real-time data processing and enhances smart cabin maintenance capabilities to improve airline operational efficiency SatNews SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Thales Alenia Space have signed a contract to build the GEO communications satellite Operating in the Ku and Ka frequency bands JSAT-32 will provide coverage over Japan and its surrounding seas with newly added spot beams for mobility applications JSAT-32 will serve as a future replacement for existing SKY Perfect JSAT satellites that provide communication and distribution services in Japan Thales Alenia Space will be responsible for the design testing and delivery of the satellite to the designated launch pad The company will also provide the associated ground segment JSAT-32 will be built on Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus 4000B2 platform The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2027 and will be designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of over 15 years “The procurement of JSAT-32 is part of our strategic investment aligning with our long-term satellite fleet refresh plan,” said SKY Perfect JSAT President and CEO Eiichi Yonekura JSAT-32 will enhance our ability to meet growing mobility demands we look forward to leveraging Thales Alenia Space’s proven technology and expertise.” “I would like to sincerely thank SKY Perfect JSAT for renewing its trust in our company,” said Hervé Derrey “JSAT-32 is the second satellite we will deliver to SKY Perfect JSAT This new contract further underscores the success of our robust and proven Spacebus 4000 product line which has represented a total of 42 satellite programs including 16 based on Spacebus 4000B2 product.” Thales has signed a contract with Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL) the Dutch Air Navigation Services Provider for the delivery of the RSM NG digital Secondary Surveillance Radar with increased performance and reliability for safer air traffic management Thales’s RSM NG radar will replace Schiphol airport’s current secondary radar with no interruption of service reinforcing Air Traffic Control at one of the Europe’s busiest airports air passengers’ safety does not start in the sky it starts as soon as the airplane is on the ground and air traffic controllers need to know an airplane’s position at all times to ensure security and passenger safety The RSM NG is the newest generation of Secondary Surveillance Radars from Thales Secondary radars are responsible for providing data for the proper management of air traffic by sending interrogations to the transponder of the aircraft which then responds to the radar with their identification information This allows ground controllers to have even more accurate information about the aircraft's location in the airspace Thales’s RSM NG secondary surveillance radar goes beyond Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) architecture by including Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) technologies within the same sensor Because the ADS-B receives the information emitted by aircraft once per second (e.g it provides air traffic controllers with accurate aircraft information The result is a state-of-the-art meta-sensor that merges different levels of data (up to 2 000 aircrafts and 64 simultaneous data outputs) in order to provide accurate and continuous information that contributes to meeting the aircrafts’ 3 NM separation Thales was selected for its capability to provide a cutting-edge radar high detection performances and a trustworthy replacement plan with fast installation of the secondary radar involving no interruption of service in a complex high traffic dense environment To be delivered and installed at Schiphol airport in less than a year the RSM NG radar contract includes training to LVNL personnel and maintenance of the radar for a duration of 15 to 25 years Thales has been working with LVNL for more than 30 years contributing to Air Traffic Control and securing the airspace with Air Traffic Management solutions “We are proud to continue to contribute to strengthening air traffic control surveillance detection for our long standing-customer and we thank them for their continued trust in our technology With high technological expectations from LVNL represents a solid performance and no less than 10 patents with a track record of 40 RSM NG sold since the launch in 2021 ​ With more than 1100 ATC radars in the world our ATC ensure critical air safety and air surveillance with a solid reputation for performance and reliability” safety in the airspace is the top priority Our air traffic controllers must be able to rely on the air traffic situation picture they see to safely guide aircraft and passengers through Dutch airspace robust and modern systems are crucial for this which Thales will implement in collaboration with LVNL will contribute to ensuring that we can continue to manage air traffic safely 1 ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a co-operative surveillance system for real-time air traffic control 2 Mode S - Mode S is a Selective interrogation Mode allowing receiving precise information from the aircraft such as Aircraft ID The Crystal Cabin Award is the world’s leading prize in the field of cabin innovations and on-board products During the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony held on October 30 Thales was recognized by the Crystal Cabin Award Association for its suite of IFE accessibility solutions Featuring the most progressive User Interface for low vision or blind passengers and the industry’s 1st Signing Avatar for passengers who are hard of hearing or deaf Thales’ accessibility User Interface (UI) is the most progressive in the industry featuring a familiar structure & flow with 1st in the industry intuitive gesture controls mirroring how the vision impaired control their own devices With this advancement flying soon on two leading global Airlines low vision or blind passengers will now have equitable access to the same amenities and services Thales is introducing the 1st in industry Signing Avatar that can sign in multiple languages and is fully customizable The avatar signs in complement to Closed Captions (CC) and provides assistance for cabin notifications and video on demand translations "We're thrilled to receive our fourth Crystal Cabin Award in a row All of us at Thales are extremely proud of this milestone It is a recognition of our commitment to innovation and our ambition to create a more inclusive and enjoyable inflight entertainment experience for all," said Tudy Bedou chief technology officer of Thales Inflyt Experience "We welcome everybody to the future of inclusive flying." 2025A Saildrone Surveyor drone is shown equipped with Thales’ BlueSentry sensor package (Saildrone)MILAN — Thales Australia has partnered with Saildrone to integrate a towed array sonar system with the Surveyor unmanned surface vessel promising navies the ability to pinpoint underwater threats through silent operation funded by the United States Office of Naval Research equipped with Thales’ BlueSentry sensor package the tests demonstrated that the systems detected and classified underwater and surface threats the notion of “uptime” generally refers to the percentage of time the system is available and able to perform its intended missions continuously significantly improving the detection capabilities of the BlueSentry sonar system,” a Saildrone press release stated is intended to be able to operate for extended periods of time autonomously patrolling large ocean areas and reduce the costs of coverage The companies said that the team-up could pave the way for greater “naval interoperability” between the trilateral AUKUS partners – Australia the United Kingdom and the United States – and deliver on the security partnership’s technology-focused Pillar 2 scope That line of work is intended to harness the joint industrial and innovation bases of the three countries to ensure that their respective militaries are equipped with advanced and interoperable capabilities While during the trials the systems relied on Starlink and Iridium satellite communications, Saildrone recently announced a GPS-denied option not reliant on satellites. Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo is a Europe correspondent for Defense News. She covers a wide range of topics related to military procurement and international security, and specializes in reporting on the aviation sector. She is based in Milan, Italy. Thales and Malaysia Airlines have signed a long-term services agreement for Thales avionics products onboard the Airline’s A330neo fleet ensures that Malaysia Airlines has high-quality premium repair services to support fleet operational efficiency and drive maintenance cost-effectiveness Thales’s Aviation Global Services (AGS) is a one-stop shop for all airline customers and partners delivering 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support with locations around the world From maintenance and repairs to technical support AGS supports airlines with comprehensive solutions Thales has developed a complete range of maintenance services and spares management such as Repair by the Hour (RBTH) and asset availability programs aimed at providing customers with cost-efficient service Thales continues to build on the enduring relationship with Malaysia Airlines to support the airline’s focus on hospitality and quality. Earlier this year, Malaysia Airlines chose Thales’s Flight Management and surveillance systems for these same A330neo aircraft "Thales is proud to announce this new agreement with Malaysia Airlines that demonstrates our strong partnership and underscores our shared commitment to operational excellence,” said Thomas Got Vice President of Aviation Global Services “We thank Malaysia Airlines for their trust Our deep expertise in avionics repair and support makes Thales a leading MRO in Asia with innovative and premium support services.” Principal Solutions Architect – Thales By: Nizar Kheir Data privacy regulations are tightening globally, requiring organizations to enhance their security posture for sensitive data processing and storage in the cloud. This is particularly acute for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) customers as they continue to migrate their critical workloads to AWS, and where compliance with stringent standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is mandatory tokenization is a security technique that replaces sensitive payment information Each token is mathematically unrelated to the original data but preserves its format This approach reduces the amount of sensitive data within an organization’s systems thereby decreasing the number of systems in scope for the PCI-DSS audit and saving on costs associated with compliance Organizations implementing tokenization face architectural decisions that shape their security posture and operational efficiency but as an integral part of their security and compliance framework This perspective creates a balance between data protection and business agility—addressing how sensitive data flows through systems while maintaining operational continuity Modern tokenization architectures offer two distinct approaches to meet business needs Centralized token vaults provide unified control and simplified token management across the organization vaultless solutions offer advantages through real-time token generation without database dependencies The choice depends on data sovereignty requirements organizations need security solutions and technologies that can be implemented and configured to meet these changing requirements Thales provides both vaulted and vaultless tokenization solutions that help organizations meet PCI-DSS compliance requirements These solutions enable businesses to implement robust data protection mechanisms while maintaining the agility and scalability benefits of the AWS cloud In this post, we’ll explore how the newest Thales’ CipherTrust Tokenization Solution helps organizations meet PCI-DSS compliance requirements while protecting sensitive payment data The platform replaces sensitive data with format-preserving tokens and integrates natively within a customer’s AWS environment Tokenization is a key component of the Thales CipherTrust Data Security platform (CDSP) which helps businesses protect their data across multiple environments and applications while addressing various security requirements Thales CDSP helps users manage their sensitive data through three key functions: discovery This streamlines security administration and simplifies compliance reporting Figure 1: Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform Thales CDSP offers both vaulted and vaultless tokenization methods with two fundamental operations: tokenization (converting sensitive data to tokens) and detokenization (restoring the original data when authorized) users interact with a web application to submit sensitive data in plaintext This data is then securely tokenized using Thales’ CipherTrust technology replacing the original sensitive data with a non-sensitive equivalent before storing the data in a database the application fetches the tokenized data from the database and detokenizes it based on predefined access control policies that correspond to the user This process ensures that sensitive information is exposed to users based upon their permissions maintaining data security throughout its lifecycle Thales CDSP leverages a RESTful API to protect sensitive data through diverse cryptographic operations and data protection methods. The solution is deployed within an AWS region using an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) and leverages AWS services to provide a scalable and compliant environment for handling sensitive data while Thales’ CipherTrust technology ensures tokenization and key management capabilities At its core, it utilizes an Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) cluster that orchestrates three primary components: Figure 2: Thales CDSP Data Tokenization Process The virtual CipherTrust Manager provides the necessary keys and protection policies for the tokenization process It acts as the central management point for CDSP It manages key lifecycle tasks including generation provides role-based access control to keys and policies The CRDP pod tokenizes the data according to protection policies managed in CipherTrust Manager then sends the tokenized data back to the WebApp which finally stores it in the MySQL database Figure 3: Thales CDSP Data Detokenization Process Figure 3 illustrates the data detokenization process the WebApp retrieves tokenized data from the MySQL database and sends it to the CRDP pod The CRDP pod then consults Thales CipherTrust Manager for the policies corresponding to the user and performs detokenization based on the user’s access rights Thales’ CipherTrust Data Security Platform has enabled global enterprises to achieve significant benefits a financial services organization rapidly discovered and protected over 50% of their data while centralizing 100% of their key management A telecom provider consolidated cryptographic key management across on-premises and the cloud Another financial firm used CipherTrust for protecting assets while simplifying compliance and policy management These customer highlights showcase the CipherTrust platform’s broad applicability and tangible benefits across industries and centralized key management capabilities have helped enterprises enhance security and drive operational efficiencies As organizations across various industries they need effective data protection solutions to meet compliance requirements Thales’ tokenization solutions on AWS help businesses use cloud computing while maintaining data security and compliance Organizations using Thales’ tokenization on AWS can protect sensitive data including credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information The solution helps meet PCI-DSS requirements while securing data from potential threats The integration of Thales CipherTrust with AWS services enables customers to build secure and compliant environments for handling sensitive data using AWS cloud-native technologies We invite organizations to explore how Thales’ tokenization solution on AWS can address their data protection and compliance needs. For more information on implementing Thales’ tokenization solution on AWS and to learn how it can benefit your organization, please contact your AWS representative or consult Thales products on AWS Marketplace Start a free trial. CipherTrust RESTful Data Protection FREE 90-Day Trial (thalesgroup.com) Get hands-on practice through a self-paced workshop. Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform (CDSP) Introduction Thales offers comprehensive solutions that enable businesses to maximize the value of their AWS deployments while maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance This partnership exemplifies how AWS collaborates with industry leaders to provide customers with cutting-edge solutions that address their most pressing security and regulatory challenges Contact Thales | Partner Overview | AWS Marketplace The Thales Enrollment Kiosks offer Georgia citizens a safe and convenient new option for a variety of DDS services, including license renewals, obtaining driving history reports, and change of address transactions. The 30 kiosks are strategically placed across the state at 23 high volume CSC locations, providing Georgians with a quick, easy, and hassle-free way to manage their licensing needs. "The introduction of Thales Enrollment Kiosks for credential issuance has significantly enhanced the customer experience at the Georgia Department of Driver Services. The implementation of this technology has improved staffing efficiencies, enabling our team to focus on providing personalized assistance where it's most needed. Overall, the Thales Kiosks have been a game-changer for both our customers and our staff." – Spencer R. Moore, Commissioner for Georgia Department of Driver Services. Georgia DDS has already seen improvements to their operational efficiency for driver services by using these new self-service kiosks, further enhancing the customer experience. With Thales Kiosk implementations, a single Georgia DDS staff member can simultaneously manage multiple kiosks, enabling DDS staff to provide customized support and manage more complex inquiries, ultimately providing a higher quality of service for their citizens. Sam Tobin and Tassilo Hummel; Editing by Alistair Smout and Alexander Smith Thales is a global technology leader in the defence cybersecurity and digital solutions markets The company has some of the world's most advanced R&D capabilities and files more patents than any other company in Europe in the field of AI for critical systems With its thorough understanding of the constrained environments encountered in the theatre of operations Thales is ideally positioned to provide the armed forces governments and other organisations with robust and dependable systems and equipment that deliver the performance needed to guarantee their technological superiority trusted AI leverages all the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence whilst endeavouring to minimise its environmental impact "Thales is a key player in the field of trusted AI Our experts have developed a form of hybrid artificial intelligence that provides a high level of transparency unlike many AI systems that rely solely on processing huge volumes of data and consume vast amounts of energy Thales's AI solutions protect individuals and society at large augment the performance of defence systems protect the environment and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure to build a safer more sustainable world," said Patrice Caine Thales's AI solutions are used in a range of strategically important applications: Thales' strategic commitment to frugal AI hinges on the use of high-efficiency sovereign processors and leverages the results of three areas of pioneering research: explainable and ethical AI for armed forces aircraft manufacturers and critical infrastructure providers The Group files more patents than any other company in Europe in the field of AI for critical systems It employs more than 600 engineers specialising in AI and around 100 doctoral candidates are conducting their AI research with Thales these experts are helping to incorporate AI into over 100 of Thales’s products and services Trusted AI from Thales brings greater efficiency to data analysis and decision support and speeds up the detection identification and classification of objects of interest and target scenes while addressing specific constraints such as cybersecurity embeddability and frugality in critical environments Thales is an active member of the AI ecosystem. The Group has strategic partnerships with academic research institutes and with other industry players, in particular as part of Confiance.ai and has put in place an ambitious charter on the ethical development and use of AI technologies1 1 Thales' approach to AI is governed by an ethical framework called TRuE AI (Transparent which is based on the four key principles of validity Thales Group Patrice Caine's Op-Ed : AI is a gamble we cannot afford without cybersecurity Developing AI systems we can all trust | Thales Group Thales speeds up its development of AI for defence | Thales Group ​ ​ ​ Access Thales content on AI in the Media Library Thales and Atlantic Airways today celebrate the inauguration of a new flight training centre in the Faroe Islands This new centre features Thales’s world renowned AW139 EASA-approved Reality H® Full Flight Simulator Level D for the highest level of training and certification The simulator also includes a correlated hoist trainer that uses new Mixed Reality (MR) technology supporting safer helicopter operations worldwide combined with latest MR technology for air crew hoisting full-motion simulator integrating Thales’s patented Hexaline™ Technology that provides a realistic and immersive helicopter training experience With scenario-based flight and mission training the systems will enable AW139 helicopter pilots and operators worldwide to train for complex offshore and onshore missions in adverse weather conditions such as those encountered on the Faroe Islands all with unmatched realism for maximum situational awareness and training quality Pilots and aircrew operators can thus train safely in high-risk mission scenarios Designed to train rescuers in their role as hoist operators the hoist trainer module includes a physical cable hoist with a hoist control grip allowing for a simulated payload to be raised or lowered Intended to train hoist operators working at the rear of the helicopter this versatile hoist model can vary in speed while the Mixed Reality technology generated by the ThalesView™ Image Generation system provides visual cues enabling the winchman to lean outside freely The winchman's view is synchronized with the FFS’s movement ensuring a consistent and seamless training experience that improves coordination between pilots and hoist operators The Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy will deliver advanced training with this simulator, including initial type rating, recurrent training and proficiency checks for both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). 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