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Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a subsidiary of Thales Group, has secured a $53.9 million contract with the US Navy to deliver at least two remote mine hunting modules. This initiative aims to enhance sailor safety during mine tracking operations, which are crucial for maritime security and naval missio...
The Rosalind Franklin rover is scheduled to begin drilling on Mars in 2030. This mission will follow a lengthy journey aboard a spacecraft traveling at 21,000 km/h. The rover will be launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida between October and December 2028. This marks a significant step in pl...
On June 16, Renault and Thales announced a partnership aimed at industrializing the teleoperated munition Toutatis, with production set to begin in 2027. This collaboration is significant as it marks a strategic move towards enhancing military capabilities through advanced drone technology. The goa...
Thales has unveiled HexaForce, a cutting-edge command and control (C2) digital platform aimed at enhancing military operations across various domains. This innovative platform is designed to improve integration and coordination among NATO and allied forces, ensuring more effective collaboration duri...
Ocius Technology has finalized agreements to incorporate advanced sonar systems from ThayerMahan and Thales Australia into its fleet of Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The integration includes retractable thin-line acoustic arrays aimed at enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconn...
Thales and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems have announced a partnership to deploy a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network in Kansas, aimed at enhancing agricultural operations such as crop spraying, scouting, fertilizing, and seeding. This initiative follows the successful model of Thales’s...
A new AI platform designed for military applications has been finalized and is set to be officially launched at the Eurosatory defense exhibition. The platform has already undergone trials with various armies, although specific details about these military tests have not been disclosed. The launch a...
Thales has formed a strategic partnership with Destinus to advance counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), long-range strike capabilities, and integrated air defense solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance Europe's defense preparedness amid rising security challenges. The integration of Tha...
Hanwha Aerospace, a South Korean defense manufacturer, has entered into a partnership with Thales, a global technology leader, to explore the integration of Hanwha's Chunmoo guided missiles with Thales' X-Fire launcher system. This collaboration aims to enhance the operational capabilities of both c...
Thales' Marc Dehondt expressed concerns about the potential for high-intensity combat occurring on French soil, emphasizing the need for preparedness in light of this possibility. The statement reflects growing apprehension within France regarding escalating military tensions and the implications fo...
At Eurosatory 2026, Renault Group and Thales unveiled a prototype militarized vehicle called 4 TROOP, designed to meet the operational needs of land forces. This collaboration highlights the companies' commitment to enhancing military capabilities through innovative vehicle solutions. The introducti...
Thales Belgium has announced the integration of an advanced sensor into its guidance kit, enhancing its targeting capabilities. This new technology activates as the kit approaches its target, improving precision and effectiveness. The development was confirmed by a company official in an interview w...
A cutting-edge radio frequency weapon has demonstrated its effectiveness by successfully neutralizing 80 drones in recent tests. Developed by a leading defense technology company, this innovative system aims to address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles. The tests were conducted in...
In response to the escalating situation in the Middle East, a company executive announced that their production numbers have more than doubled. This significant increase reflects the company's commitment to addressing heightened demand amid ongoing regional tensions. The announcement was made during...
At the XPONENTIAL 2026 conference held in Detroit this week, CVS Health unveiled plans for “CVS Air Response,” a pioneering drone-enabled network aimed at enhancing healthcare logistics and emergency response. Collaborating with SkyfireAI and Thales Aerospace, CVS Health highlighted the potential of...
HII and Thales have successfully integrated the Thales SAMDIS1 600 sonar with HII’s next-generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). This significant achievement was announced during a recent field exercise, showcasing the capabilities of the advanced sonar system in conjunction w...
Saildrone, a leader in maritime autonomy, has partnered with Thales Australia to successfully integrate the BlueSentry thin-line towed array with the Saildrone Surveyor, resulting in a pioneering system designed for autonomous long-endurance undersea maritime domain awareness (MDA). This innovative...
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