Thales SA (Thales) is a provider of smart technologies, electronic systems, software, space, ground transportation, services and equipment to the aerospace, defense, and security markets. It provides air traffic management systems, satellite navigation solutions, electric systems, flight avionics, electrical systems, and training solutions for the aerospace industry. The company also provides weapon systems, protection systems, cyberdefense solutions, radio communications products, network and infrastructure systems, critical information systems and cybersecurity solutions for the land, naval and air defense markets. Thales also offers maintenance, repair and training services. The company’s business operations span across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Thales is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
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Products and Services
Products | Services |
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In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems | Air Traffic Management Services |
Flight Avionics | Airspace Management Services |
Electric Systems | Simulation and Training Services |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
Year | Event | Description |
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2023 | Contracts/Agreements | In June, the company announced that DND awarded the joint venture the Directorate Land Command Systems Program Management Software Engineering Facility (DSEF) software systems engineering contract for Land C4ISR. |
2023 | New Products/Services | In June, the company launched a CipherTrust Data Security Platform as-a-Service. |
2023 | Plans/Strategy | In June, the company announced its plans to open a new Integrated Service Centre in La Spezia Naval Base. |
Competitor Comparison
Key Parameters | Thales SA | Raytheon Technologies Corp | Lockheed Martin Corp | Airbus SE | General Dynamics Corp |
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Headquarters | France | United States of America | United States of America | Netherlands | United States of America |
City | Courbevoie | Arlington | Bethesda | Leiden | Reston |
State/Province | Centre | Virginia | Maryland | - | Virginia |
No. of Employees | 85,253 | 182,000 | 116,000 | 137,715 | 106,500 |
Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
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Executives
Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
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Patrice Caine | Chairman; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 2014 | 52 |
Pascal Bouchiat | Chief Financial Officer; Senior Executive Vice President | Senior Management | - | - |
Jean-Loic Galle | Chief Operating Officer; Chief Performance Officer; Senior Executive Vice President | Senior Management | 2020 | - |
Philippe Vallee | Executive Vice President - Digital Identity and Security | Senior Management | - | - |
Isabelle Simon | Executive Vice President; General Counsel; Secretary | Senior Management | - | - |
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