The Airbus C295 is a highly adaptable tactical transport aircraft designed for a wide array of missions, including troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, surveillance and reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and humanitarian assistance. With a maximum payload capacity of eight tons, the C295 can operate in diverse environments, including short and unpaved airstrips, making it ideal for both military and civil applications. Its reliability is underscored by over 300 aircraft contracted globally, showcasing its effectiveness as a dependable workhorse. The C295's versatility and operational efficiency ensure it meets the dynamic needs of armed forces and organizations around the world, providing critical support in various operational scenarios.
SKYNET is a highly resilient and secure military satellite communication system developed by Airbus, serving as the trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. This advanced X-band satellite constellation, along with its robust ground network, provides comprehensive Beyond Line of Sight communications for UK military operations. SKYNET delivers a world-class end-to-end service that ensures multi-domain integration, enabling forces to access critical information precisely when needed. Meeting the stringent security standards set by the UK Ministry of Defence, SKYNET offers users a full spectrum of interfaces for secure voice and data transmission across various networks, ensuring reliable communication capabilities anywhere in the world.
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 Counter RCIED Electronic Protection system is designed to combat the growing threat posed by Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs), which have become prevalent in various conflict zones due to their cost-effectiveness against advanced weaponry. This system leverages Thales's extensive experience in Communications Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) to provide robust solutions for detecting and inhibiting RCIEDs, thereby enhancing the safety of military personnel and operations. By integrating advanced electronic defense equipment, Thales enables armed forces to effectively mitigate the risks associated with RCIED proliferation, ensuring operational effectiveness and reducing casualties in complex battlefield environments.
Thales’s early threat detection systems are essential for enhancing the protection of military vehicles and their crews across a variety of conflict scenarios, including urban, asymmetrical, and high-intensity environments. Utilizing advanced vehicle-mounted sensors, these systems provide critical early warning and precise location of potential threats, allowing armed forces to initiate countermeasures either manually or automatically. The comprehensive vehicle optronics portfolio includes capabilities such as acoustic shot detection, laser warning systems, and grenade launch detection, ensuring robust protection for a wide range of military vehicle platforms. By integrating these advanced threat detection solutions, Thales empowers modern armed forces to improve operational effectiveness and survivability on the battlefield.
Thales's targeting and surveillance systems are essential components of its vehicle optronics portfolio, providing a comprehensive array of capabilities tailored for various military vehicle platforms. Collaborating closely with platform manufacturers and armed forces, Thales develops advanced, fully integrated systems that deliver high performance and features specifically designed to match each vehicle's role and armament. These solutions incorporate a wide range of sensors, including thermal imagers, day cameras, and laser options, making them effective in conventional, asymmetrical, and high-intensity conflicts across both urban and open battle environments. Thales’s combat-proven targeting and surveillance systems enhance users' planning, maneuverability, lethality, surveillance, and protection capabilities, ensuring operational effectiveness in diverse combat scenarios.
Thales’s Driver Vision Enhancement (DVE) and Local Situational Awareness (LSA) systems are designed to protect military vehicles and their crews by providing comprehensive visibility of the battlefield. These advanced systems enable drivers and commanders to monitor their surroundings effectively, enhancing safety and facilitating maneuverability in both urban and open combat environments. Utilizing a multi-sensor array, DVE and LSA systems incorporate remotely operated cameras strategically positioned on the front, sides, and rear of military land platforms, delivering a continuous 360-degree view through screens inside the vehicle. This capability allows crew members to engage threats more easily and effectively, ensuring operational success in diverse and dynamic scenarios.
Thales’s sensing modules are integral components of the vehicle optronics product line, providing advanced capabilities essential for modern military operations. These high-tech sensors are designed for integration into turrets, vehicle-mounted gimbals, remote weapon stations (RWS), and sighting systems across various land platforms utilized by armed forces worldwide. The comprehensive range of products includes sensor packs, cooled and uncooled thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, and laser target designators, all engineered to enhance situational awareness and targeting precision. In the face of complex combat environments—from asymmetrical insurgency to high-intensity conflict—Thales’s sensing modules empower land forces with the tools needed to detect and engage threats effectively, ensuring operational success in diverse scenarios.
Thales’s Services & Support for vehicle optronics are designed to ensure that on-board systems and equipment are always ready for action, which is crucial for military vehicle commanders and crews. Recognizing the importance of equipment availability, Thales provides comprehensive support options that maintain the performance of essential optronics devices, including sights and sensors. This service offering ensures that all components, from targeting and surveillance systems to Driver Vision Enhancement (DVE) and Local Situational Awareness (LSA) systems, are kept in optimal condition. By prioritizing the readiness of state-of-the-art Thales products, this support framework enhances the safety of crews and vehicles, enabling them to successfully complete their missions in any operational environment.
The Airbus H125M is a versatile military helicopter designed for a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, transport, and light attack operations. With its robust airframe and advanced avionics, the H125M offers exceptional maneuverability and performance in various environments, making it ideal for both urban and remote operations. The helicopter features a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to six troops or cargo, while its powerful engine ensures reliable performance even in challenging conditions. Equipped with advanced sensors and weapon systems, the H125M enhances situational awareness and operational effectiveness, providing armed forces with a reliable platform to meet their mission requirements.
The Airbus H135 is a versatile three-tonne-class rotorcraft specifically designed for military pilot training, effectively enhancing aviators' skills and preparing them for complex mission scenarios. This advanced helicopter has been selected by the Spanish Navy for demanding operations in naval environments, with the first units expected to achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by the end of 2024. Featuring sophisticated avionics and the flexibility to train in various configurations, the H135 also boasts ease of maintenance, making it a practical choice for military applications. With over 1,400 units in service globally and more than seven million flight hours logged, the H135 stands as a reliable platform for developing the next generation of military pilots.
The Airbus H160M is a next-generation multi-role helicopter developed under the Joint Light Helicopter (HIL) program, approved by the French government to replace five existing helicopter types in the French armed forces. Derived from the EASA-certified H160, the H160M offers low operational costs and enhanced flight safety, making it an efficient choice for military operations. Its modular design and versatility enable it to perform a wide range of missions, including commando infiltration, air interception, fire support, and anti-ship warfare. Additionally, the H160M can be weaponized for light attack operations and quickly reconfigured for various roles, including search and rescue missions with the capacity to accommodate up to two stretchers. This adaptability positions the H160M as a vital asset for modern military forces.
