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Thales and Cyshield sign Egypt border security and e-passport modernisation MoU. Partnership combines biometric entry and exit systems with secure passport issuance and plans for future projects across the Middle East and Africa Representatives of Thales and Cyshield during the announcement of their memorandum of understanding on border management and e-passports in Egypt. - Credit: Thales Thales and Egyptian technology company Cyshield have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their digital solutions for border management and electronic passport issuance in Egypt, with the intention of exploring further national projects across the Middle East and Africa. The two strategic initiatives cover an integrated system linking air, land and sea ports, including biometric technologies and electronic gates at more than 32 border points, and solutions supporting the nationwide rollout of Egypt's new e-passport. The border initiative also aligns with the country's goal of welcoming 30 million tourists by 2030, while the cooperation emphasises national digital transformation and secure technology capabilities. (PRESS RELEASE) CAIRO, Egypt, 29-Oct-2026 - /EuropaWire/ - Thales and Egyptian technology company Cyshield have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to coordinate their digital products and solutions for modernising border management and electronic passports in Egypt. Their cooperation is also intended to pursue future national projects and digital transformation initiatives across key markets in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement sets out how solutions from Thales International and Cyshield will be integrated and coordinated in accordance with international standards. The companies aim to deliver secure, seamless and scalable systems supporting national projects and future digital transformation across the region. Modernising border management and passenger processing. The first of the two strategic projects covered by the MoU addresses Egypt's border management infrastructure. It includes deploying biometric technologies and new electronic gates for passenger entry and exit, alongside back-end port management systems and front-end applications. Together, these elements are intended to connect Egypt's air, land and sea ports through an integrated solution. The planned modernisation supports Egypt's efforts to upgrade its tourism infrastructure and increase port capacity as the country works towards its target of welcoming 30 million tourists by 2030. The project is also expected to strengthen border intelligence, helping authorities evaluate potential risks and prevent security threats at more than 32 border points. Supporting Egypt's nationwide e-passport rollout. The second strategic project focuses on updating the companies' joint digital solutions for issuing electronic passports and recording passport data in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The intended system will support the nationwide introduction of the new e-passport and contribute to the development of a secure passport issuance process. Dr Mustafa Issa, Chief Executive Officer of Cyshield, said: "Our partnership with Thales enables us to collaborate and integrate the digital products and solutions offered by both the global Thales Group and the Egyptian company Cyshield, thereby combining global innovation with outstanding implementation in accordance with international standards to deliver the best digital solutions to numerous key markets in the Middle East and Africa. As a wholly Egyptian-owned company operating for over a decade, Cyshield has delivered more than 350 successful projects thanks to a team of over 1,000 experts in the fields of digital solutions, data science and cyber security. Given our close collaboration with government bodies on vital national initiatives, we are proud to play an increasingly significant role in safeguarding national sovereignty and accelerating the pace of digital transformation in Egypt. Whilst our solutions currently serve key markets in the Middle East and Africa, our next strategic objective is to expand into global markets as an international technology provider." Sharif Barakat, CEO of Thales in Egypt, said: "This Memorandum of Understanding represents another important step in our collaboration with Cyshield and Thales's ongoing commitment to supporting digital transformation in Egypt and national sovereignty initiatives. By combining Thales' global expertise with Cyshield's local capabilities, we can help deliver secure, seamless and scalable joint solutions that support Egypt's national priorities. In The future, the two companies will also continue to work together to secure numerous digital transformation projects across several key markets in the Middle East and Africa." Thales has maintained operations in Egypt for more than five decades, supporting the country in fields including defence, space and cyber security. Through cooperation with local partners, the company works to build sovereign capabilities, develop local talent and contribute to Egypt's digital transformation. For further information. Cyber Security | Thales Group Thales in Egypt | Thales Group 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. Recent images of Thales and its Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital activities can be found on the Thales Media Library. For any specific requests, please contact the Media Relations team. About cyshield: Cyshield is a leading company in the field of advanced technologies and cyber security, providing solutions in artificial intelligence, data science, digital solutions and critical infrastructure technologies. Drawing on its exceptional capabilities in advanced engineering, cyber security and emerging technologies, Cyshield develops secure, scalable and resilient solutions for governments, enterprises and strategic sectors. Cyshield operates across the Middle East and Africa, supporting digital transformation and sovereign technological capabilities, whilst expanding its technological presence in international markets. For further information, please visit cyshield.com Media Relations. For further enquiries, please contact a member of the Thales media relations team (journalists only). https://lp.thalesgroup.com/contact_us_journalists

Thales will supply Romania with 4 mobile radar systems for airspace surveillance, a contract worth over 320 million lei. Thales and the Ministry of National Defence are strengthening their collaboration by signing a new contract for the supply of four mobile primary and secondary radar systems, intended for military and civil airspace surveillance, as well as approach and landing operations. Lidia Neagu - Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 15:45 According to Thales, the systems will enhance the Romanian Air Force's ability to relocate its operations and use alternative locations, reducing dependence on fixed air base infrastructure and strengthening operational resilience. According to MAPN, the contract value is approximately 326.5 million lei, excluding VAT, and deliveries will be made in stages starting in 2028. "We are honored by the trust the Government of Romania places in Thales. By choosing our mobile radars, for both military and civil use, Romania will be able to rely on the robustness and reliability of our global military air traffic control solutions, as well as on our commitment to supporting its efforts to strengthen airspace security and interoperability with NATO," said Lionel de Castellane, VP Air Traffic and Coastal Radars, Thales. Under the multi-year contract, delivery of the systems to four Romanian Air Force locations will be carried out in stages, with all systems to be delivered by 2030. The radars will provide target data in real time and in all weather conditions to national and NATO command and control systems, 24 hours a day. "The four mobile radar systems (Ground Controlled Approach - GCA) will provide air traffic controllers with precise, real-time information on aircraft position relative to the runway centerline and descent path. These will support approach and landing procedures, including in low-visibility conditions when visual references are limited. Thus, Romanian Air Force personnel will be able to safely manage aircraft movements in demanding operational environments, including in places where fixed infrastructure is unavailable or insufficient," the Thales release states. STAR NG is an S-band primary surveillance radar with a scalable architecture, designed for approach control. It provides coverage of up to 60 nautical miles and can be used in both civil and military applications, including at airports and air bases. In addition, Thales's RSM NG/IFF system integrates three technologies into a single metasensor: NATO Mode 5, the military "friend or foe" identification system (IFF); Mode S, in accordance with EUROCONTROL standards, for secondary surveillance of civil air traffic; and ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast), for automatic dependent surveillance via broadcast. This integration enables aircraft identification in accordance with the main defense and civil aviation standards. Thales will also install four Precision Approach Radars (PAR), which will enable the safe and precise guidance of all types of aircraft during approach and landing, including in difficult weather conditions and low visibility. By choosing a mobile, interoperable, dual-use solution - for civil and military purposes, Romania strengthens its airspace surveillance and air traffic control capabilities, increasing their resilience across the entire national territory. The integrated surveillance, identification and precision approach capabilities will provide operators with a more detailed air picture and ensure seamless interoperability with national and NATO command and control systems. This investment strengthens Romania's position in the field of mobile and interoperable military air traffic management and its ability to respond quickly to evolving operational requirements. Cyber-secured from the design phase, the systems comply with the latest EUROCONTROL and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) recommendations. They will enhance Romania's airspace surveillance capabilities and interoperability with NATO, helping to improve operational situational awareness on the Alliance's eastern flank. The program will benefit from local presence and Thales's experience in Romania. The team of engineers in Bucharest works closely with the Ministry of National Defence and local partners to support the installation, integration and long-term availability of the systems. Local experience will be complemented by Thales's global experience in military air traffic control and surveillance, ensuring operational value both during installation and throughout the entire operating period of the systems. With almost 60 years of experience in air traffic control and surveillance, Thales has delivered more than 1,200 systems in over 100 countries.

Thales boosts Australia's defence capabilities with new sonar facility in Western Sydney. - Oct 26, 2026 A new sonar manufacturing facility within Thales Australia's Western Sydney advanced manufacturing complex, opened this week by the Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, will become a hub for the design, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced undersea acoustic systems. Thales Australia and Australia jointly invested in the multimillion-dollar facility at Rydalmere which has been built within the wider Thales Australia Acoustics Centre of Excellence and will be a critical piece of the sovereign supply chain for the Thales towed array system onboard the Hunter Class Frigates. The hall is 100 metres long and is designed to facilitate the end-to-end manufacture of towed array sonar systems that act as the 'ears' of submarines, surface ships and autonomous maritime systems. For more than three decades, the Rydalmere facility has supported the Royal Australian Navy with world-class sonar technologies that enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW), maritime surveillance and undersea domain awareness, including on the Collins Class submarine. The new facility boosts this Australian-made deterrence by ensuring end-to-end sovereign manufacturing capability and capacity for next-generation towed array sonar systems that support submarines and surface combatants, and thin-line towed arrays for uncrewed maritime systems serving both Australian and export markets. It also enables the local sustainment of acoustic systems, maximising deployment times for Australian intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) activities and reducing the need for lengthy offshore maintenance periods. In particular, the towed array facility will deliver: * Hunter Class Frigate Program Towed Array Sonars enabling long-range submarine detection and tracking while enhancing fleet survivability and maritime domain awareness. * Collins Class Submarine Sonar System, built upon more than 35 years of collaboration between Thales Australia, the Royal Australian Navy and Australian defence science organisations. * BlueSentry(R), a Next-Generation Autonomous Surveillance Capability which combines advanced thin-line fibre-optic towed array sonar technology with uncrewed maritime platforms. The facility is expected to create dozens of direct engineering and advanced manufacturing jobs in Western Sydney over coming years, as well as roles for its supply chain partners, contributing to national security and the protection of Australian fleets and defence personnel. Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry, said: "Through this new co-invested manufacturing facility, Australia is strengthening national security, creating high-value jobs and establishing a sovereign centre of excellence for advanced acoustic systems that will support both Australian Defence and export opportunities for decades to come." Jeff Connolly, CEO, Thales Australia and New Zealand, said: "The capabilities developed and manufactured at Rydalmere demonstrate Australia's ability to deliver sovereign undersea warfare technology, including from the Collins Class submarine fleet of today to the Hunter Class frigates and autonomous BlueSentry(R) surveillance systems of the future. Thales Australia researches, designs and delivers high-quality sensors that return best-quality data, allowing for quicker and better decisions that relate to national security. These capabilities will be made and sustained here at home, to secure our nation."