Thales Advances New Electro-Optic Shield Concepts for Armored Vehicles
Thales is working on next-gen electro-optic countermeasure concepts that could help military vehicles survive increasingly complex battlefield threats by making them harder to detect, track, and target.
Thales to Modernize Greek Hydra-Class Frigates With Advanced Mission Systems
Greece has awarded Thales a contract to modernize the mission systems of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
Thales Conducts First Live-Fire Test of X-Fire Launcher for French LRU Replacement
Thales has completed the first live-fire tests of the X-Fire launcher, which it developed with Soframe and positioned to replace France’s aging LRU systems.
Thales Delivers First Ground Master Air Defense Radars to Indonesia
Thales has delivered the first two GM403 long-range air surveillance radars to the Indonesian Air Force at Halim Air Base in Jakarta.
UK’s Wildcat Helicopters Expand Counter-Drone Role With Martlet Missiles
The Martlet missile has reached full operating capability on Wildcat helicopters, giving the aircraft a broader role in the UK Royal Navy’s counter-drone and maritime strike missions.
France Advances MLRS Replacement With Indigenous Tactical Missile Test
Thales and ArianeGroup conduct maiden test firing of a tactical ballistic missile as replacement for France’s multiple launch rocket system.
Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires
Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range strike capabilities.
Thales Adds Radio, Air, and Vehicle Communications Projects in Malaysia
Thales is expanding its role in Malaysia’s military communications sector through a series of industrial and supply projects.
Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks
Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.
Denmark Selects SAMP/T NG Air Defense System Over US-Made Patriot
Denmark has officially selected the European SAMP/T NG air defense system for long-range needs, following the defense ministry’s statement in September 2025.
Thales Develops New Navigation System for Heavily Jammed Battlefields
Thales is rolling out the TopStar Smart Receiver, a new navigation system built to deliver robust Position, Navigation, and Timing capabilities under heavy electronic warfare conditions.
Poland Advances Secure Military Satellite Program With EU Firms
Poland is moving to secure dedicated military satellite communications as it teams up with European industry to build a new geostationary defense satellite system.
Beyond the Visible: Uncovering Synthetic Aperture Radar
Operating through clouds, darkness, and at range, synthetic aperture radar turns motion into sharp, reliable imagery. This guide explains how.
Thales Pushes Mine Warfare Off Ships With AI-Driven Expeditionary System
Thales is pushing mine countermeasures beyond ships and naval bases, unveiling an expeditionary system designed to operate anywhere in the world.
UK Plans to Ramp Up Martlet Missile Deliveries
The UK plans to procure additional Martlet multirole missiles to bolster British forces in the Middle East against Iranian drone threats.
Pilatus Picks Thales’ Radio Management System for European PC-7 Aircraft
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense firm Thales to supply a radio management system for the PC-7 military training aircraft operated in Europe.
France’s New Containerized Launcher Pushes Artillery Reach to 150-Km
A new long-range rocket launcher is preparing to enter France’s arsenal, expanding the country’s strike reach on the modern battlefield.
Thales Builds Space-Linked Air Defense Dome ‘SkyDefender’
Thales is elevating integrated air defense capabilities with SkyDefender, a space-linked dome built to protect forces against airborne threats ranging from short distances to thousands of kilometers.
Thales Unleashes New Soldier-Worn Drone Defense: ‘STORM 2’
Thales is making drone defense more portable with STORM 2, a soldier-worn system built to protect troops from uncrewed aerial threats.
French Defense Group Thales’ Profits Surge on Military Spending
Thales said Tuesday its 2025 profits surged by 66 percent and forecast decades of growth driven by rising military spending and war in the Middle East.
Thales, Indonesian University Launch Cyber Training Program
Thales has partnered with the Indonesian Universitas Pertahanan RI to strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity expertise.
L3Harris Pairs Vampire Anti-Drone System With 70mm Firepower in Breakthrough Demo
L3Harris and Thales took the VAMPIRE anti-drone weapon system to the range for the first time in a breakthrough demonstration showcasing recent upgrades.
Naval Group Expands Role in AI for Naval Combat Through Thales Tie-Up
AI is playing a larger role in France’s defense industrial strategy, shaping how naval combat systems are designed, built, and controlled.
Thales UK Rolls Out New Surveillance Tech for Smarter Armored Vehicles
Thales UK is pushing armored vehicle surveillance forward with new technologies designed to speed up target tracking while easing crew workload on the battlefield.
