Unlike the Greek philosopher for whom it is named, Thales (Thay-leez) knows itself. It knows about C4I (command, control, communications, computers, & intelligence) worldwide. Thales' Defense & Security segment is primarily government-based, providing systems for intelligence, electronic warfare, surveillance, satellites, radar, navigation, and communications for air, land, and naval applications; it also offers air traffic control. Its Aerospace & Transport segment, which predominantly supports non-government markets, designs and develops rail signaling, ticketing systems, avionics, cabin systems, and flight simulators. The French government owns about 27% of Thales, while UK-based Dassault holds about 26%.

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• BAE SYSTEMS
• Boeing
• EADS

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• Aircraft Engine & Parts Manufacturing

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• Automotive & Transport
  • Aerospace & Defense(primary)

• Consumer Services
  • Electronics Equipment Repair Services

• Instrument Manufacturing
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Subsidiaries/affiliates of Thales

• Arianespace
• Quintec Associates Limited
• Thales Aerospace
• Thales Air Defence Limited
• Thales Air Traffic Management
• Thales Communications, Inc.

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• Euronext 100
• SBF 120