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A GLOBAL LEADER DEDICATED TO SECURITY

With operations in 50 countries and 68,000 employees, Thales is a global technology leader for the aerospace,
space, defence, security and transportation markets.

Building on proven capabilities in large-scale software systems, Thales is stepping up to the security challenges of our customers in an increasingly interconnected, technology-driven world.

Civil and military systems benefit from many of the same technologies and innovations. Developing these dual technologies has been a long tradition for Thales, with its global network of 25,000 high-level researchers and engineers.

Leveraging a global presence and spanning the entire value chain, from prime contracting to equipment, Thales plays a pivotal role in making the world a safer place.

Thales has been in South Africa since 1998, has a 26% Black shareholding position and a level 5 BEE status.With its consolidated activities Thales South Africa commands the leading

South African defence electronic company (previously known as African Defence Systems) which has been a strategic
supplier to the SANDF for 35years.
The Thales South Africa product portfolio is:

• TACIS - Intelligence Systems
• AS4000 - Artillery Fire Control System
• SCORPION - Automated Mortar System
• MIKROS - Compact Combat

Management System for small vessels. In addition Thales South Africa with its company Thales ATM has a leading position in the Air Traffic Management market in Southern Africa.

 
 
 

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