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Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security, including electronics, software, and data-security systems used in air travel, credit cards, and modern military platforms. It combines hardware and software to create avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications systems that collect sensor data, run specialized software, and protect networks. It distinguishes itself through end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, ongoing deep-tech research in AI and quantum, and strategic acquisitions such as Gemalto and Imperva, plus its partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.
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Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893
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What believers are saying
- Thales issued €1 billion debt on 20 Aug 2026 to fund Exail.
- DGA awarded Thales 2026 Rafale F5 work for RBE2-XG radar and IVDL links.
- Denmark’s 18 Sep 2026 Connectivity Lab deepens local defense ties and exportable communications wins.
What critics are saying
- Thales’ €3.9 billion Exail deal closes only after 2027 approvals, delaying synergies.
- HexaForce faces Palantir’s NATO-installed Maven, a stronger incumbent with faster battlefield adoption.
- Defense revenue depends on French, Danish, and NATO procurements; budget shifts hit 2027 pipelines.
What makes Thales unique
- Thales’ 17 Sep 2026 HexaForce spans land, air, sea, cyber, space, EW.
- Thales combines sovereign command software with legacy-system integration, winning NATO and allied interoperability work.
- Thales’ 2026 Rafale F5 radar and data-link contracts lock it into France’s sovereign stack.
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↑ 3%Thales opens Connectivity Lab in Denmark to advance critical Communications. Friday 18th of September marked the inauguration of the new Thales Connectivity Lab in Ballerup, Denmark. The inauguration was attended by a number of key external figures, including member of Danish Defence Committée, Marcus Knuth, the Danish National Armaments Director, as well as management representatives from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics' Organisation's (DALO) Land Division. The event also had official representation of the French Ambassador to Denmark, David Bertolotti, as well as the French Defence Attaché, Thomas Secher. From Thales, Executive Vice-President of Secure Communications and Information Systems, Christophe Salomon, Vice President of Network and Infrastructure Systems, Alexandre Bottero, Vice President of the Northern & Central Europe region, Tommy Ayouty, and Country Director of Thales Denmark, Martin Søegaard, participated in the opening. Developed in close collaboration with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and the Danish Armed Forces, the Thales Denmark Connectivity Lab will integrate products and develop services within critical communication technology in close collaboration with the customer. The Lab enables Thales to deliver operational capabilities in very short time frames while scaling up from lab experiments to battlefield-ready capabilities, in step with users' timelines and real conditions, to support the needs of the Danish Army. As an innovative trusted partner, Thales also supports the integration of assets selected by the Danish Armed Forces, including legacy systems so that different components work together effectively to guaranty connectivity on the battlefield. This approach supports the ambition to develop local competencies while transferring critical technology and know-how to Denmark's defence industrial base, and gives Thales the opportunity to offer bespoke solutions, based on real customer feedback and operational constraints. Beyond its immediate application, the Connectivity Lab holds the potential for national growth into other domains, as well as export opportunities to partner countries, further contributing to the ambition of strengthening the Danish defence industrial base. Thales has been present in Denmark since 1973. Across the Kingdom of Denmark, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, the Group provides innovative solutions and advanced technologies in Defence, Civil Aviation, and Cyber & Digital, including banking and biometric solutions. Thales today employs 100 people at its headquarters in Ballerup and in Lyngby. Martin Søegaard, Country Director, Thales Denmark, said: "The inauguration of the Thales Denmark Connectivity Lab is a significant milestone for Thales in Denmark. Working hand in hand with the Danish Armed Forces, we are strengthening our ability to support our customer locally while building the foundations for future growth. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to Denmark and to the Danish defence industrial base." Colonel Thomas Øgendahl Knudsen, Director of Land Systems Division, Danish Ministry of Defence, DALO said: "The establishment of a Connectivity Lab is a key element of the strategic partnership agreement between the Danish Armed Forces and Thales Denmark, which covers the delivery of operational digital communication systems. Today operational communication systems and digital networks are highly advanced and complex by nature, and this places equally high demands on access to advanced test facilities. The Connectivity Lab gives the Danish Armed Forces access to such a facility locally, in Denmark, where several systems are developed and integrated."
Thales officially inaugurates new Connectivity Lab in Denmark to strengthen critical communication technology and address operational needs of the Danish Armed Forces. WEBWIRE - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The inauguration of the Thales Denmark Connectivity Lab is a significant milestone for Thales in Denmark. * Thales officially inaugurated its new Connectivity Lab in Ballerup, Denmark, developed in close collaboration with the Danish Armed Forces to advance critical communication technology. * The Lab will design and deliver products and services for the Danish Army and partner nations. * The inauguration underlines Thales' long-standing commitment to Denmark and supports the wider ambition of strengthening the Danish defence industrial base. The inauguration of the new Thales Connectivity Lab in Ballerup, Denmark. The inauguration was attended by a number of key external figures, including member of Danish Defence Committée, Marcus Knuth, the Danish National Armaments Director, as well as management representatives from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics' Organisation's (DALO) Land Division. The event also had official representation of the French Ambassador to Denmark, David Bertolotti, as well as the French Defence Attaché, Thomas Secher. From Thales, Executive Vice-President of Secure Communications and Information Systems, Christophe Salomon, Vice President of Network and Infrastructure Systems, Alexandre Bottero, Vice President of the Northern & Central Europe region, Tommy Ayouty, and Country Director of Thales Denmark, Martin Søegaard, participated in the opening. Developed in close collaboration with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and the Danish Armed Forces, the Thales Denmark Connectivity Lab will integrate products and develop services within critical communication technology in close collaboration with the customer. The Lab enables Thales to deliver operational capabilities in very short time frames while scaling up from lab experiments to battlefield-ready capabilities, in step with users' timelines and real conditions, to support the needs of the Danish Army. As an innovative trusted partner, Thales also supports the integration of assets selected by the Danish Armed Forces, including legacy systems so that different components work together effectively to guaranty connectivity on the battlefield. This approach supports the ambition to develop local competencies while transferring critical technology and know-how to Denmark's defence industrial base, and gives Thales the opportunity to offer bespoke solutions, based on real customer feedback and operational constraints. Beyond its immediate application, the Connectivity Lab holds the potential for national growth into other domains, as well as export opportunities to partner countries, further contributing to the ambition of strengthening the Danish defence industrial base. Thales has been present in Denmark since 1973. Across the Kingdom of Denmark, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, the Group provides innovative solutions and advanced technologies in Defence, Civil Aviation, and Cyber & Digital, including banking and biometric solutions. Thales today employs 100 people at its headquarters in Ballerup and in Lyngby. Martin Søegaard, Country Director, Thales Denmark, said: "The inauguration of the Thales Denmark Connectivity Lab is a significant milestone for Thales in Denmark. Working hand in hand with the Danish Armed Forces, we are strengthening our ability to support our customer locally while building the foundations for future growth. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to Denmark and to the Danish defence industrial base." Colonel Thomas Øgendahl Knudsen, Director of Land Systems Division, Danish Ministry of Defence, DALO said: "The establishment of a Connectivity Lab is a key element of the strategic partnership agreement between the Danish Armed Forces and Thales Denmark, which covers the delivery of operational digital communication systems. Today operational communication systems and digital networks are highly advanced and complex by nature, and this places equally high demands on access to advanced test facilities. The Connectivity Lab gives the Danish Armed Forces access to such a facility locally, in Denmark, where several systems are developed and integrated." About Thales 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 helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group allocates €4.5 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 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion. WebWireID360819 This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted. 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Ashley Knapp joins Thales as Communications Director, Asia. Ashley Knapp has joined Thales as Communications Director, Asia, based in Singapore, bringing extensive corporate affairs, crisis communications and regional leadership experience to the role across Asia's markets. WEBDESK - MediaBites.com.pk l SharjahNews.ae. Ashley Knapp has joined Thales as Communications Director, Asia, taking up the Singapore-based role in September 2026. Knapp announced her appointment on LinkedIn, marking her latest move after several years in senior corporate communications and public affairs positions across Asia. In her new role, she will oversee internal and external communications, crisis communications and related corporate communications functions for the region. Four years at Schneider Electric. Knapp joins Thales after nearly four years with Schneider Electric, where she served as Head of Brand and Corporate Affairs, East Asia, from June 2022 to April 2026. During her tenure, she led corporate, executive, internal and external communications across 14 countries, working with a regional community of around 20 communications professionals. Her responsibilities included reputation management, executive communications, crisis communications, media relations and employee engagement. Knapp also led Schneider Electric's Green Impact Gap campaign, which focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability and Green IT. Experience across reputation and stakeholder communications. Before joining Schneider Electric, Knapp was a Senior Vice President at Teneo, where she advised senior leadership teams on reputation risk, ESG disclosure narratives and stakeholder communications. Her earlier career also included work as an independent Strategic Communications Advisor, providing communications counsel to organizations and leadership teams. Knapp previously served as Head of Communications, Asia Pacific, at 100 Resilient Cities, an initiative pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation. Her experience spans corporate reputation, strategic communications, executive positioning, crisis response and stakeholder engagement across Asian markets. Her appointment at Thales comes as multinational companies continue to place greater emphasis on integrated corporate communications, reputation management and crisis preparedness across diverse regional markets. With her background in managing communications across multiple countries and working with senior leadership teams, Knapp will bring regional corporate affairs experience to her new Singapore-based position.
Airspace Link has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Altos Ventures, with participation from Thales Group, Indicator Ventures, Matchstick Ventures, Ludlow, DVP and Techstars. The company works with local and state governments to create permissible flight routes for drones. Airspace Link maintains an extensive database of where drones can and cannot fly, such as over schools or jails. The company provides an API for drone operators to determine optimal routes for local drone flights, similar to how the FAA manages plane routes. Founders Michael Healander and Danny Bradshaw aim to build the platform powering drone flights beyond the line of sight as drone delivery becomes a reality.
France awards modernization contracts for Rafale F5. France recently awarded initial contracts to launch a major modernization of its Rafale F5 fighter. This upgrade program will equip the 4.5-generation Rafale with advanced avionics, sensors and weapons. Contracts in 2026 include GPS-independent navigation, a next-gen AESA radar, stealth data links, an upgraded SPECTRA EW suite, and a more powerful engine. The Rafale is a twin-engine multirole fighter by Dassault Aviation. It has evolved through successive upgrade standards (F1 to F4) and remains the backbone of France's air force. The F5 initiative comes as France has no indigenous fifth-generation fighter and its planned sixth-generation FCAS programme will not appear before 2040. Often called a "Super Rafale," the F5 will add major new capabilities. It will include a GaN-based RBE2-XG radar, overhauled SPECTRA electronic warfare, new optronic sensors and even conformal fuel tanks for extra range. In September 2026, the French procurement agency (DGA) announced it had awarded multiple contracts to begin work on the Rafale F5. These are 'preparatory' studies for avionics, sensors and engine components (not final production orders). The DGA awarded contracts to Dassault, Thales, MBDA and Safran for five key systems: inertial navigation, secure data link, AESA radar, electronic warfare and a new engine. The full development contract is expected by late 2026, with prototype development and flight testing in the early 2030s. The DGA aims to complete certification of the F5 standard by about 2033, enabling service entry of initial aircraft in the mid-2030s. The Rafale F5 modernization equips the fighter with advanced new technology. Its avionics will include a very-low-drift inertial navigation system that allows precise flight without GPS. Thales is developing a new RBE2-XG AESA radar with greater power and range, along with a stealthy, jam-resistant high-bandwidth data link for secure communications. The SPECTRA self-protection suite is being fully digitalized and enhanced to jam denser threats. The engine upgrade (Safran's M88 T-REX) aims for roughly 20% more thrust. Rafale F5 will carry France's next-generation ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile and can accommodate advanced air-to-air and cruise missiles. So far, the announced contracts focus on equipment development rather than new airframes. France has not released an overall program cost. One official noted that the current defence budget has allocated about €3.4 billion for F5. The plans include approximately 47 Rafales in the F5 standard by 2035, with naval versions expected to be available on the next carrier around 2038. The program involves over 400 French companies and supports roughly 7,000 jobs. The Rafale F5 is strategically very important. It ensures the fighter remains credible against evolving threats and is tied to France's nuclear deterrent. Its schedule is set by carrying the ASN4G hypersonic missile. It also sustains France's sovereign defence industry and keeps the Rafale competitive in export markets. As the French defence minister noted, funding F5 will "strengthen our deterrent and export potential".
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About Thales
Industries
Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893
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