Thales

Thales is a global deep technology company supplying trusted, secure and sustainable technology to governments and enterprises across aerospace, defence, space and cybersecurity. Its portfolio includes critical infrastructure protection solutions and digital identity security solutions, alongside advanced work in quantum computing and artificial intelligence aimed at sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The company describes its mission as building a future we can all trust through technological excellence.

Founded in 1893, Thales employs more than 83,000 experts and operates in 68 countries. Annual sales are €20.6 billion, with over €4 billion invested each year in research and development. Its technical domains span aerospace, defence, space, cybersecurity, electrical systems, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, digital identity and critical infrastructure protection.

The company works with both government and enterprise customers in sectors including aerospace, defence, space, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure and digital identity. Its stated culture emphasises mission-driven work on sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion, and a heritage of more than 130 years of transformation through innovation and strategic growth.