"Thales S.A. is a French defence and security company specialising in electrical components. Its products range from radar systems, aircraft electronics, drones, missiles and satellites, to sensors, ID cards, e-Gates, biometric databases and cryptographic tools. The company emerged in the 1890s as a French subsidiary of the forerunner of US conglomerate General Electric."
"Thales is France's second-largest arms producer, after the European giant Airbus. The majority of its custom comes from European and UK markets, although the company's orders grew by nearly 10% in 2024 in part 'thanks to continued strong momentum in the Near and Middle East'. It operates several hundred subsidiaries worldwide, and enjoys a close relationship with Italy's largest arms company, Leonardo."
"Thales is a prolific seller of surveillance tech. It built a sizeable digital ID and access control portfolio off the back of its acquisition of digital security firm Gemalto in 2019, and products such as its eGates, biometric ID cards and risk screening databases are now reportedly used by border control agencies in over 30 countries."
Thales S.A. is a French defence and security company originating from a 1890s General Electric subsidiary, now specializing in radar systems, aircraft electronics, drones, missiles, satellites, sensors, biometric systems, and cryptographic tools. The company operates three main divisions: Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital, with defence generating approximately 60% of its €20.6 billion annual income. As France's second-largest arms producer after Airbus, Thales derives most revenue from European and UK markets, though orders grew nearly 10% in 2024 partly due to Near and Middle East momentum. The company operates hundreds of worldwide subsidiaries and maintains significant joint ventures with Italy's Leonardo. Thales is a major surveillance technology provider, building substantial digital ID and access control portfolios following its 2019 Gemalto acquisition, with products used by border agencies in over 30 countries. The French state remains its largest shareholder.
#defence-and-security #surveillance-technology #biometric-systems #arms-manufacturing #dual-use-products
Read at Privacy International
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]