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Cyber
Thales acquisition of Vormetric to close early 2016 - News
October 21, 2015
PARIS. To grow its cybersecurity solutions, Thales has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vormetric for $400 million. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016 after the transaction undergoes customary closing conditions.
Comms
Secure soldier radio communications introduced at DSEI 2015 - News
September 18, 2015
LONDON. At DSEI 2015, Thales officials announced SquadNet soldier radio, which offers simultaneous voice, data, and video transmission. It combines a networking waveform with built-in GPS, Bluetooth, and programmable encryption.
Avionics
Air Force chooses COTS-based ILS from Thales - News
August 17, 2015
ARLINGTON, Virginia. U.S. Air Force officials selected Thales provide Deployable Instrument Landing Systems (D-ILS) that will be used in airfield environments where the capability to enable precision guidance to aircraft on final approach during low visibility or low-ceiling weather conditions – while also being able to quickly set-up, activate, break-down, and re-locate – are essential.
Avionics
U.S. Air Force selects Thales deployable landing system - News
August 11, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. U.S. Air Force (USAF) has selected Thales’ Deployable Instrument Landing Systems (D-ILS) to be used in airfield environments such low visibility or low-ceiling weather conditions when precision guidance on final approach by the aircraft is required.
Radar/EW
I-Master radar is integrated into Scorpion jet - News
June 18, 2015
PARIS. At the 2015 Paris Air show, Thales and Textron AirLand announced the integration of Thales’ I-Master radar into the Textron AirLand’s Scorpion Jet. The addition of the I-Master radar compliments the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensor suite that includes an EO/IR capability.
Unmanned
Thales UK introduces Halcyon Unmanned Surface Vehicle at DSEI 2013 - News
September 16, 2013
LONDON. Thales UK demonstrated the Halcyon reconfigurable Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) at the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 conference in London, UK. The 11.5m optionally-manned Halcyon is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic and is designed for Mine Countermeasures (MCM).
Comms
Conquering SDR tactical radio market challenges - Story
October 10, 2012
Contractors, suppliers, module providers, and value chain stakeholders in the tactical radio communications worldwide ecosystem need to understand the various possible business models for introducing SDR technologies in tactical communications programs in order to make informed decisions. The following identifies various possible business models to enable successful new generation of tactical radio programs based on examples taken from existing programs.
