The Bluegate family of IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions from Thales leverages over 50 years of expertise to deliver fully interoperable and secure identification equipment for military forces. Designed to meet the latest mandatory standards, including Mode 5 and Mode S, these products cater to a wide range of applications across air, air defense systems, and naval operations. Thales' IFF solutions are recognized for their reliability and have been adopted by some of the most advanced nations and demanding customers worldwide. With certifications such as Mode 5 AIMS and compliance with STANAG 4193 ed 3 and Mode S Amendment 85, the Bluegate family ensures that military forces can effectively and securely identify friendly units in complex operational environments.
Thales' V/UHF Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions provide essential communication capabilities for aircraft, fixed sites, shelters, and ships, ensuring secure and flexible connectivity in diverse operational environments. The SYNAPS SDR/SCA and NextW@ve SDR families are equipped with NATO Secret crypto devices, enabling seamless communication among various military assets, including wingmen, AEW&C aircraft, air tankers, and both civil and military air traffic control. As the tempo of air operations increases, these SDR solutions support vital voice and data connectivity through general-purpose and specialized tactical data links, enhancing collaborative combat capabilities and ensuring air superiority on the battlefield while addressing the challenges posed by electronic warfare.
Thales data link solutions are essential for modern air warfare and joint allied operations, enabling secure and timely sharing of increasing volumes of critical data among authorized users. These solutions facilitate real-time sharing of the Common Operational Picture (COP) to enhance interoperability among allied forces, while also allowing for the exchange of sovereign electronic warfare data. Thales products support the capture of real-time Full Motion Video (FMV) from combat aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs, ensuring reliable connectivity for command and control as well as Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) applications. By networking Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) data from multiple sensors, Thales delivers collaborative solutions that accurately determine threat coordinates, significantly improving operational effectiveness in complex environments.
Thales provides advanced Ground-to-Air Networks and Connectivity Solutions that ensure secure and reliable communication for military forces operating from Air Operations Centres (AOC) to aircraft in national and overseas missions. Understanding the challenges posed by the distance between aircraft and command centers, Thales offers fixed and deployable secure connectivity solutions that deliver end-to-end secure voice and data communications. These solutions encompass all essential services required for military air traffic control and Combined Air Operations Centres (CAOC). To meet diverse operational needs, Thales presents Packaged Modular Solutions that are compatible with NATO standards as well as sovereign requirements, enhancing interoperability and mission effectiveness in complex environments.
Thales Radio Navigation provides a comprehensive suite of high-resistance sensors designed for military aircraft to ensure safe navigation during very-low altitude operations, secure landings, and traditional en-route navigation. This equipment is specifically engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of military environments, where any failure or vulnerability to jamming can have critical consequences for the aircraft and its crew. With proven reliability across thousands of installations, Thales offers essential components such as Radio-Altimeters, Multi-Mode Receivers, and TACAN interrogators and beacons, enabling pilots to effectively perform their missions under all conditions and enhancing operational safety in complex scenarios.
The Bluegate family of IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions from Thales leverages over 50 years of expertise to deliver secure and fully interoperable identification equipment for military forces. Designed to meet the latest mandatory standards, including Mode 5 and Mode S, these products cater to a wide range of applications across air, air defense systems, and naval operations. Thales' IFF solutions are trusted by advanced nations and demanding customers worldwide, ensuring compliance with standards such as STANAG 4193 ed 3 and Mode S Amendment 85. With AIMS certification for Mode 5 and capabilities for both Mode S and ADS-B Out/In, the Bluegate family provides reliable identification solutions that enhance operational effectiveness in complex environments.
Thales Airborne Communications Intelligence (COMINT) solutions provide a vital capability for intelligence collection, enabling the interception and analysis of data and voice communications to reveal the posture, activity, and intent of potential threats. As communication environments become increasingly dense and complex, Thales offers highly automated interception and exploitation tools that facilitate early detection and precise location of risks. Designed for stand-off and long-range sensing, Airborne COMINT serves as a strategic asset for national intelligence agencies and joint users, effectively addressing homeland defense, border monitoring, and national security needs against current and emerging threats. This advanced technology enhances situational awareness and supports informed decision-making in critical operational scenarios.
Thales plays a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of the Dassault Aviation Rafale, a multi-mission combat aircraft designed to ensure air superiority and operational effectiveness in diverse scenarios. With approximately 25% of the Rafale's value attributed to Thales electronics, the aircraft is equipped to perform a wide range of missions, including air defense, reconnaissance, precision strikes on ground targets, and maritime surveillance through target detection and tracking. As armed forces worldwide seek to bolster their sovereignty and adapt to evolving threats, the Rafale, supported by Thales' advanced technologies, provides a versatile solution that meets the demands of modern warfare and enhances the strategic capabilities of military operations.
SEARCHMASTER by Thales is a cutting-edge airborne radar system designed to enhance modern Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Utilizing advanced X-Band AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology, SEARCHMASTER provides superior small target detection in all weather conditions and offers extensive coverage across land, sea, and air. Weighing less than 80 kg, this radar system ensures lower operational costs and supports future upgrades through software enhancements. With its combat-proven technologies and smart maintenance features, SEARCHMASTER delivers real-time situational awareness, adaptability to mission changes, and improved overall mission success for military operations.
The V/UHF Software Defined Radio (SDR) by Thales is a versatile communication solution designed for aircraft, fixed sites, shelters, and ships. Part of the SYNAPS and NextW@ve SDR families, this NATO Secret crypto device enables seamless communication among various military assets, including wingmen, airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, air tankers, and air traffic control. As the tempo of air operations increases, the V/UHF SDR addresses the growing demand for data connectivity through both general-purpose and specialized tactical data links. This advanced system enhances collaborative combat capabilities and supports electronic warfare operations, ensuring effective communication and air superiority on the battlefield.
Thales offers advanced data link solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of air warfare and joint allied operations, enabling secure and timely sharing of critical information among an increasing number of authorized users. These solutions facilitate the real-time exchange of the Common Operational Picture (COP), ensuring interoperability among allied forces. Thales data links support the transmission of sovereign electronic warfare data, capture real-time Full Motion Video (FMV) from combat aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs, and guarantee connectivity for command and control applications, including Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). By networking Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) data from multiple sensors, Thales enhances collaborative capabilities, allowing for precise threat identification and coordination in complex operational environments.
