Thales SA

Thales S.A., trading as Thales Group, is a French multinational corporation specializing in advanced electronics for aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and digital identity solutions. Headquartered in Paris' La Défense business district, it designs, develops, and manufactures critical systems including avionics, radars, air traffic management solutions like TopSky, satellite technologies, and military equipment such as the Starstreak missile and SPECTRA defensive aids. With over 83,000 employees across five continents, Thales serves governments, defense forces, airlines, and infrastructure operators in more than 68 countries, generating €18.42 billion in revenue in 2023, where 53% came from military activities. Partially owned by the French state (26.6%) and Dassault Aviation (26.59%), the company invests heavily in deep tech innovations like AI, quantum technology, and trusted cybersecurity to enhance security and connectivity in vital sectors. Thales plays a pivotal role in global markets by enabling safer air travel, robust homeland protection, space missions, and resilient digital infrastructures, while prioritizing sustainability and ethical technology development.