The Airbus H175M is a versatile multi-role helicopter derived from the proven H175 civil rotorcraft, designed to deliver exceptional performance across a wide range of missions in various environments, including challenging hot-and-high conditions. With its twin-engine configuration and the largest cabin in its category, the H175M is perfectly suited for tactical assignments such as troop transport, special operations forces (SOF) delivery, utility tasks, search and rescue, and casualty evacuation/medical evacuation (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC). It boasts an impressive operational range of 600 nautical miles, making it ideal for demanding deployments. The spacious 12 cubic meters of cabin space ensures ample room for personnel and equipment, enhancing its capability to support diverse military operations effectively.
The Airbus H215M is a robust twin-engine helicopter designed for versatility and performance in demanding military operations. Featuring a modern glass cockpit and an advanced four-axis dual-duplex digital autopilot, the H215M enhances pilot assistance with precision and stability, allowing for optimized crew workload and improved situational awareness. This helicopter excels in various missions, including troop transport, search and rescue, and fire support, thanks to its impressive payload capacity and adaptability. Built to operate in the harshest environments, the H215M combines cost efficiency with proven reliability, making it a valuable asset for armed forces worldwide. Its ability to integrate with night vision goggles further enhances its operational capabilities in diverse conditions.
The Airbus H225M is the most advanced member of the military Super Puma/Cougar family, renowned for its reliability and durability in diverse combat conditions and crisis areas, including Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Mali. Weighing 11 metric tonnes, this combat-proven multi-role helicopter serves as a vital force multiplier for several nations, including France, Brazil, and Malaysia. The H225M is designed for versatility, enabling military forces to operate effectively from both ships and land, even in challenging icing conditions. Its all-weather capability is complemented by advanced avionics and night vision compatibility, ensuring that it can be deployed whenever and wherever needed, making it an indispensable asset for modern military operations.
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 Military & Government Sites solutions are specifically designed to meet the stringent security requirements of defense organizations, leveraging decades of experience in the field. Understanding the unique challenges faced by military operations, Thales provides tailored systems that ensure optimal performance and reliability. Beyond the technology itself, Thales offers personalized support throughout all project phases, from initial design to the ongoing management of security operations post-installation. Their dedicated support and maintenance services are available 24/7, ensuring that customers receive assistance whenever needed. This commitment to excellence and deep expertise in defense issues positions Thales as a trusted partner for military and government clients seeking effective security solutions.
Thales's Advanced Air Defence solutions are designed to help nations secure their skies and maintain airspace sovereignty, ensuring the safety of citizens and vital assets. These sophisticated systems protect against a wide range of asymmetric and conventional threats by effectively detecting, identifying, and neutralizing potential dangers. Tailored to specific customer concepts of operations (CONOPS), Thales’s air defence solutions integrate advanced sensors, command and control systems, and effectors into a cohesive network. This comprehensive approach provides robust protection for troops on the front line as well as those operating deep within hostile territories, covering low-level, very short-range, and medium to long-range air defence needs. Additionally, Thales’s Integrated Theatre Protection Solutions deliver end-to-end security during out-of-area operations, complemented by extensive support services.
Thales's Ground Surveillance Radar systems are essential for safeguarding military and civilian assets against the increasing volume and complexity of threats in today's dynamic battlefield environments. Designed to provide reliable surveillance, these advanced systems are crucial for protecting critical missions and armed forces across various operational theaters worldwide. The Ground Observer 20 Multi-Mission (GO20 MM) exemplifies this capability by integrating ground and low-level air surveillance into a single asset, enabling it to detect, track, and automatically classify a wide range of threats. This high-technology sense-and-warn system effectively monitors activities around critical infrastructure such as battlefields, airports, borders, and coastlines, ensuring comprehensive situational awareness and enhancing overall security for vital operations.
Thales's surface radars are critical for ensuring effective airspace protection and maintaining national sovereignty. These advanced systems provide Command and Control (C2) centers with an accurate, 360-degree, up-to-date air surveillance picture, which is essential for detecting and responding to aerial threats. Thales offers a range of solutions, including Long-Range Surveillance Radars that secure national airspace, Multi-Function Radars that facilitate integrated Air and Ballistic Missile Defense, and Medium-Range Radars that enhance situational awareness at multiple levels, including ground-based air defense and weapon location. By leveraging these technologies, military forces can stay ahead of emerging threats and paradigm shifts in the operational landscape, ensuring comprehensive protection of their airspace.
Thales's Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions represent over 60 years of expertise in the complex field of electronic surveillance, providing critical protection for British servicemen and women, as well as the platforms they operate. These advanced systems are designed to safeguard military forces and civilian populations worldwide by continuously monitoring and countering electronic threats. Thales has been at the forefront of Electronic Warfare and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) since the early days of radar technology, adapting to the evolving landscape of intelligence-gathering and technological advancements. Collaborating closely with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy, Thales develops innovative EW solutions that enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness in increasingly contested environments, ensuring that military personnel are equipped to face modern challenges.
Thales's CBRNe Suite Solutions provide a comprehensive approach to detecting, analyzing, managing, and recovering from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threats in an increasingly volatile world. Recognizing the severe consequences that CBRNe materials can have on public health, the environment, and infrastructure—whether from hostile actions or industrial accidents—Thales offers advanced systems designed to safeguard both armed and civil security forces. As a global leader in mission-critical solutions for defense and security, Thales acts as the architect and systems integrator for CBRNe challenges, ensuring that organizations are equipped with the necessary tools to effectively respond to and mitigate these complex threats. This holistic approach enhances situational awareness and operational readiness, ultimately protecting people and assets from potential harm.
Thales's FireSonic is a high-performance acoustic detection and location system designed to meet the evolving demands of modern military operations. As armed forces face an increasingly complex threat environment, the need for discreet and effective detection of enemy fire has never been greater. FireSonic utilizes advanced passive sensors to accurately detect and locate hostile fire, ensuring mission success while minimizing the risk of collateral damage. This system is engineered for rapid deployment in various terrains, providing real-time data that enables prompt and effective responses to threats. With proven accuracy and precision, FireSonic enhances situational awareness for military personnel, making it an essential tool for contemporary combat scenarios.
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.
