- CEO
- Patrice Caine
- Full Time Employees
- 84,958
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Address
- Tour Carpe Diem Courbevoie IF France 92400
- IPO Date
- Apr 11, 2011
- Business
- Thales S.A. is a multinational technology company that delivers solutions for defense, security, aerospace, and transportation markets, focusing on mission-critical systems, services, and equipment worldwide. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Thales operates across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, serving government and commercial customers.
Main products and services: avionics; aerospace and space systems; defense and security digital technologies; ground transportation systems; cyber security and data protection; mission-critical communications; naval systems; smart city and mobility solutions; cybersecurity, cloud, and IT services; system engineering, integration, and lifecycle support; hardware and software components for secure operations; training simulators and mission support; validated engineering and systems delivery for complex environments.
Latest major company changes: announces strategic partnerships and alliances to expand capabilities in digital identity, cyber security, and cloud-based defense solutions; completes acquisitions and minority investments to broaden portfolio in AI, cybersecurity, and integrated mission systems; launches new family of secure processing platforms and modular solutions for airborne, naval, and land-based applications; undergoes organizational restructuring to strengthen global delivery and local market focus; implements geographic expansion through new regional delivery centers and increased local manufacturing capacity; rebrands and updates corporate messaging to reflect a broader emphasis on sustainable, secure, and interconnected technologies.
Additional context: industry segments include defense, security, aerospace, transport, and digital identity; serves public sector clients, defense contractors, airlines, rail operators, and enterprise customers requiring secure, reliable, and scalable systems; geographic operations span North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America; subsidiaries and partnerships enhance capabilities in sensors, cybersecurity, AI, and integrated mission systems; maintains a global footprint with regional hubs, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers.