The Syracuse IV is a cutting-edge satellite-based telecommunications program designed to provide secure communications for the French Armed Forces across all operational scenarios. Comprising two military satellites, Syracuse 4A and 4B, along with ground stations supporting the Army, Navy, and Air and Space Force, this fourth-generation system enhances long-range communications between operational areas and decision-making centers in mainland France. With increased capacity, higher throughput, and improved resistance to jamming, Syracuse IV addresses the evolving demands of battlefield digitalization while ensuring reliable data transmission through its advanced ground segment development throughout the 2020s.
Thales's HF Wideband Tactical Radios provide secure and reliable communication capabilities for military operations, ensuring effective connectivity in challenging environments. Designed to meet the demands of modern warfare, these radios offer enhanced data throughput and operational flexibility, allowing armed forces to maintain communication across extensive distances. With advanced features such as multiple waveform support and robust encryption, the HF Wideband Tactical Radios facilitate secure voice and data transmission, enabling seamless coordination among units in both land and maritime operations. Their lightweight design and ease of integration make them ideal for various tactical scenarios, empowering military personnel to respond swiftly and effectively to evolving threats on the battlefield.
Thales's Ground Observer 20 MM (GO20 MM) is a cutting-edge ground surveillance radar system designed to enhance situational awareness on the battlefield by providing early detection of a wide range of threats. In an era where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pose significant challenges to traditional defense systems, the GO20 MM offers a comprehensive solution with its permanent 360° coverage, allowing for real-time monitoring of threats from all directions. This advanced radar system is capable of effectively detecting both ground and aerial targets, ensuring that armed forces can implement timely countermeasures and maintain operational effectiveness. By integrating this technology, Thales empowers military personnel to stay ahead of evolving threats and enhance their overall protection in complex combat environments.
Thales's Joint Fire Support System is designed to enhance the effectiveness of land forces in high-intensity conflicts, where artillery plays a critical role in modern warfare. This comprehensive solution, rooted in the French ATLAS program, facilitates the digitization of field artillery and supports a full spectrum of military operations, from headquarters to the combat area. By integrating advanced capabilities such as intelligence gathering, observation, secure communications, target acquisition, command and maneuvering, counter-fire operations, and logistics, Thales ensures that armed forces can execute fire support missions with precision and efficiency. The system promotes digital transformation and collaborative combat, empowering armies worldwide to respond effectively to emerging threats and maintain operational superiority on the battlefield.
Thales's military Satellite Communications (SatCom) solutions elevate military operations by providing robust and reliable communication technology that ensures uninterrupted connectivity in the most challenging environments. Designed for flexibility, these solutions operate across various orbits and frequency bands, delivering unmatched coverage and adaptability for global military forces. With advanced encryption and anti-jamming measures, Thales's SatCom solutions guarantee the security and confidentiality of critical data, protecting it from unauthorized access and interference. In the event of unforeseen disruptions, including aggressive jamming attempts, the resilient SatCom infrastructure remains operational, empowering military personnel to maintain effective communication and coordination in any situation.
Thales's Micro TMA is a high-rate wideband datalink that serves as a resilient and compact software-defined radio device, perfectly suited for the latest robotics and video streaming applications in unmanned aerial, ground, and surface vehicles (UxVs). This advanced system provides a robust link for command and control as well as data streaming, including visible and infrared video and electronic surveillance. For both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, the Micro TMA enhances Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Close Air Support (CAS) missions by delivering critical video streaming capabilities that support accurate situational awareness. Additionally, it facilitates Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), allowing seamless integration between manned and unmanned platforms to ensure information superiority across various operational theaters.
Thales's Tactical Networks provide robust and deployable IT and communication capabilities essential for armed forces to efficiently coordinate and conduct operations from command posts in the face of diverse threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, and border tensions. Designed for rapid deployment and redeployment, these tactical solutions ensure that military personnel can establish reliable communications wherever and whenever needed. In response to evolving operational environments, Tactical Networks facilitate enhanced connectivity through advanced constellations and the integration of multiple intelligence flows, command and control functions, and logistics support. They address critical vulnerabilities such as interception and jamming of communications, enabling armed forces to swiftly share vital information and make informed decisions across all levels of the command chain, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness in dynamic scenarios.
Thales's Nexium Defence Cloud is designed to meet the evolving needs of military operations in an increasingly data-driven landscape, where the proliferation of sensors and effectors across land, air, naval, space, and cyber domains demands effective data management. This innovative solution allows armed forces to leverage vast amounts of distributed data, facilitating faster decision-making and more effective actions in national deployments and coalition operations. By utilizing cloud technologies, Nexium Defence Cloud creates a centralized pool of multi-source data that can be accessed through remote, shared, and scalable storage and computation capabilities. Thales adapts advanced civil cloud technologies for military applications, enabling armed forces to enhance their communications and operational effectiveness in complex environments.
Thales's SYNAPS-V is a powerful 2-channel V/UHF Software Defined Radio (SDR) designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern military missions. This all-integrated tactical radio offers enhanced situational awareness in a compact form factor, featuring two embedded 50W amplifiers and high-performance co-site filters for seamless vehicular integration. With advanced RF performance and SIMO UHF capability, the SYNAPS-V extends operational range even in challenging frontline conditions. It supports multiple services waveforms, enabling simultaneous voice, data, and Blue Force Tracking (BFT) communications, making it a key enabler for network-centric transformation and collaborative combat. The user-friendly interface includes a large color touch screen with an icon-based layout, ensuring ease of operation while providing robust control options through Ethernet/IP and SNMP V2 capabilities, along with an embedded web server and GNSS functionality.
Thales's SYNAPS-T is a compact mono-channel version of the SYNAPS Software Defined Radio (SDR) family, specifically designed to enhance agility and situational awareness for mounted commanders in modern military missions. This all-integrated, fanless 50W tactical radio features a reduced form factor, making it easy to integrate into various vehicles. With advanced RF performance, the SYNAPS-T extends operational range even in challenging frontline conditions. It supports multiple services waveforms, enabling simultaneous voice, data, and Blue Force Tracking (BFT) communications. As a key enabler of network-centric transformation and collaborative combat, the SYNAPS-T ensures that commanders have the reliable communication tools they need to succeed in dynamic operational environments.
Thales's SYNAPS-H is the handheld variant of the SYNAPS Software Defined Radio (SDR) family, specifically designed to provide exceptional agility for dismounted commanders in modern military operations. This lightweight 5W tactical radio enhances situational awareness and serves as a communication gateway, facilitating better coordination with various frontline units, including soldier squads and special forces. With its innovative backside mission module option, the SYNAPS-H ensures seamless connectivity with the command chain, leveraging the capabilities of SYNAPS vehicle radios through intra-waveform relaying. Additionally, an optional vehicular docking station with a battery charger extends operational capabilities, making the SYNAPS-H an essential tool for effective communication and collaboration on the battlefield.
Thales's F@stnet HD VHF Software Defined Radios represent the latest generation of the PR4G VHF radio family, delivering secure tactical communication with higher data rates and enhanced resilience. With over 180,000 units deployed globally, these combat-proven radios provide high-performance, long-range communication capabilities to land forces in more than 50 countries. As Software Defined Radios (SDR), F@stnet HD adapt to various operational scenarios by supporting multiple advanced waveforms, including GeoMux HD, FireMux HD, and CNR HD. This versatility ensures that military personnel can maintain effective communication in diverse environments, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness on the battlefield.
Thales's MODULOS line-of-sight radio product family offers a new generation of lightweight broadband communication systems designed for reliable and secure long-distance tactical communication. Engineered to meet contemporary demands, these systems provide higher data throughput, ease of operation and maintenance, and flexibility for various mobility setups, including stationary, semi-mobile, and on-the-move applications. The MODULOS RFE-I model delivers an impressive throughput of 200 Mbits in both directions and a range of up to 90 km, setting new standards for performance in land, sea, air, and near-space missions. With its robust design and user-friendly interface, the MODULOS series is the ideal choice for any mission requiring dependable communication capabilities.
Thales's SOTAS Product Family is a world-class multi-media vehicle system designed to enhance operational effectiveness in challenging environments. With over 30 years of experience, SOTAS provides a reliable C4i infrastructure that supports intuitive human-machine interfaces and sensor data sharing, essential for missions in harsh and unfamiliar conditions. The system delivers valuable crew functionalities, including audio communication, networking capabilities, and application hosting services, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies to meet both current and future operational needs. From clear speech to advanced digital audio services, SOTAS continuously evolves to address emerging threats and enhance situational awareness for military personnel, making it an indispensable tool for modern defense operations.
Thales's Land SATCOM Terminals provide robust military and civilian satellite communication capabilities, enabling on-demand communications for tactical networks across a wide range of services. Designed to meet stringent military requirements, these terminals ensure secure communications and quick operational setup. The tactical terminals family includes manpacks, headquarters terminals, and mobile fly-away terminals, such as the TALISMAN Ka Manpack, which offers secure voice and data communications in a lightweight package of just 10 kg without the battery. With rapid deployment capabilities that allow for setup in under five minutes and a call connection in less than ten seconds, these terminals optimize bandwidth through DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) and can operate autonomously with battery power. The TAMPA TM-850 MP and TM-FA130 manpack and fly-away terminals further enhance integration and thermal management in a compact design, making them ideal for dynamic military operations.
