Established 2000 from former Thomson-CSF, the Thales Group is a multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems to serve the aerospace, defence, transportation and security industries.
The name “Thales” was chosen in part as an acronym reflecting Thomson-CSF’s heritage (TH for Thomson-CSF, AL for Alcatel, ES for Electronic Systems) and also as a tribute to the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Thales of Miletus.
Thales Group is a global leader in advanced technologies, specializing in aerospace, defense, space, security, and digital identity solutions. Headquartered in France, the company designs and manufactures systems that enhance safety and reliability across critical sectors — from avionics and radar systems to satellite communications and cybersecurity infrastructure. Its cutting-edge innovations support both civilian and military applications, providing essential technology for air traffic control, naval defense, rail transport, and secure data management. Thales is recognized for its ability to integrate complex systems and deliver trusted solutions that connect and protect millions of people worldwide.
In recent years, Thales has also become a key player in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. With a strong focus on research and sustainability, the company invests heavily in developing eco-efficient systems and resilient infrastructures that meet future security and environmental challenges. Its partnerships with governments, industries, and startups drive innovation in fields like autonomous systems, secure cloud computing, and satellite-based navigation. Through this blend of engineering excellence and digital expertise, Thales continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of defense and secure connectivity.
14-Jan-26 - NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) awarded Thales a contract to develop advanced functions and capabilities for the TopOwl Digital Display helmet following an order of 31 NH90 helicopters by Spain #TopOwl
23-Dec-25 - Safran and Thales will develop the Eurofl’Eye for the NH90 helicopter, an advanced Distributed Aperture System (DAS) that provides pilots with a panoramic and detailed view of their surroundings, even in the most challenging flight conditions (at night, in dust, or in fog). #NH90
09-Oct-25 - Heli Austria has selected StandardAero’s StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot for its Airbus H125 helicopter. This next-generation system enhances safety and performance by reducing pilot workload and increasing mission capability. Already FAA-certified, StableLight is now undergoing EASA validation to bring its advanced capabilities to European operators #autopilot
28-Nov-24 - Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy in the Faroe Islands has launched a fully certified AW139 helicopter simulator for advanced training at Vágar Airport #FaroeIslands
10-Feb-23 - Schiebel and Thales awarded Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) contract “Peregrine” to provide the S-100 Camcopter drone to the Royal Navy #drones
20-Oct-22 - The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 drone completed Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability demonstration sponsored by the Royal Navy during the REPMUS 2022 NATO military exercise in Portugal #drones
14-Jul-22 - Thales to provide one AW139 helicopter Reality H Level D Full Flight Simulator to Atlantic Airways in the Faroe Islands #FaroeIslands
21-Apr-22 - Eve, the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) divison of Embraer, signed partnership with Thales to support the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in Brazil #urbanairmobility
14-Apr-22 - Offshore helicopter operator Caverton in Nigeria received Africa’s first Level D helicopter full flight training simulator, a Thales Reality H AW139 #simulator
03-Mar-22 - Airbus awarded contract for development and upgrade of 42 French and 18 Spanish helicopters under the Tiger / Tigre Mk III attack helicopter programme. First flight scheduled for 2025 #Tiger3
02-Mar-22 - German Navy NH90 Multi Role Frigate Helicopter (MRFH) “Sea Tiger” helicopters which will replace the Westland Lynx will be equipped with Thales FLASH SONICS dipping sonar and sonobuoy processing systems for anti-submarine warfare #sonar
20-Nov-21 - Thales and Diehl to develop flight control computers for the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Airbus CityAirbus NextGen aircraft for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) #FlightControl
25-Oct-21 - Airbus increased AS350B3e / H125 helicopter power by up to 10% by making full use of the available power of the existing Safran Arriel 2D engine #power
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