Thales

Company Snapshot

Founded: 1893
Entity Type: Public
Employees: 83,206
Region: Europe
Revenue: $22,272.0 Millions
Revenue Year: 2024
Segment: Defence and Security
Headquarter: LA DEFENSE, France
Key Geographics: Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand

Company Overview

Thales (or Thales Group) is a technology company governed by French law. It provides a wide range of solutions divided into three segments:

  • The Aerospace segment includes the Avionics and Space Global Business Units, which create systems and services for both private sector and government/defense customers. 
  • The Defense & Security segment combines Secure Communications and Information Systems, Land and Air Systems and Defense Mission Systems, providing equipment and services for armed forces and network protection.
  • The Digital Identity & Security (DIS) segment focuses on digital identity and security solutions for both private and government customers, as well as digital businesses related to data protection previously included in the Defense & Security segment.

Financial Highlights (FY 2023)

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Thales In Reports

Smart Transportation: Technologies and Markets

BCC Research Market Analyst says global smart transportation market was valued at $152.6 billion in 2023. The market is expected to grow from $181.7 billion in 2024 to $484.5 billion by 2029.

Cybersecurity: Technologies and Global Markets

BCC Research Market Analyst says global market for cybersecurity technologies was valued at $208.1 billion in 2023 & expected to grow from $229.3 billion in 2024 to $396.8 billion by the end of 2029.

AI in Space Exploration: Global Market Outlook

BCC Research Market Report says global AI in space exploration market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2022 and will reach $11.7 billion by 2028.

Company's Business Segments

  • Aerospace : The Aerospace segment combines the Avionics, Space Global Business Units. They develop on-board systems and services for Private sector customers like Aircraft manufacturers, Airlines, satellite operators and Government or Defense customers like National governments, Space agencies, Semi-public organizations.
  • Defence & Security : The Defense and Security segment combines the Secure Communications and Information Systems, Land and Air Systems, Defense Mission Systems, Global Business Units. They develop equipment, systems, services for armed forces and the protection of networks and infrastructure, mainly for a government or defense customer base.
  • Digital I&S : The Digital Identity and Security segment develops Digital identity and Security solutions for a private and government customer base, and some digital businesses were previously included in the Defense & Security segment, particularly in data protection.
  • Other : The Other segment includes Space, Transport, Cybersecurity Solutions.

Applications/End User Industries

  • Cybersecurity
  • Space
  • Communications
  • Satellite-Based Systems
  • Earth Observation
  • Environmental Management
  • Orbital Infrastructures
  • Signalling
  • Aerospace Ecosystem
  • Air Traffic Management
  • Communication Navigation Surveillance
  • Avionics Equipment
  • Commercial Drone
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
  • Intelligent Assistants
  • Combat Systems
  • Controlling Engagement