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OVERVIEW
THALES IN THE UNITED STATES
Thales has a legacy of over 100 years of
successful operation in the United States.
No newcomer to the U.S. market, Thales’s American roots date back over
100 years to a company founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over a century
later, both the global company and Thales in the United States have evolved
significantly through strong organic growth coupled with a series of mergers,
acquisitions and other business ventures.

Thales is an international company working for

the United States.
Thales in the United States has expanded operations in recent years to focus
on a wider range of core customer and market segments. Today, Thales has
21 locations in 14 States and the District of Columbia. With a workforce
of nearly 3,000, including our joint ventures, Thales has demonstrated a
commitment to the U.S. economy by establishing a solid local workforce and
production capability. In 2012, Thales globally had a U.S. supplier investment
of $482.6 million in 42 States and the District of Columbia.

Thales is a global technology leader for the

defense, security, aerospace, transportation and
space markets.
With an exceptional international footprint, Thales employs 65,000 people
in 56 countries. In 2012, the company generated revenues of $18.3 billion.
With a strong U.S. leadership team in place, Thales is well positioned to bring
the breadth of its global capabilities to meet the needs of its U.S. customers.

Innovation is at the core of all we do.

With 22,500 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to
design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the
most complex requirements.

Corporate social responsibility is a top priority.

As an integral part of the Thales company culture, our focus on corporate
social responsibility is represented in our ongoing commitment to our Thales USA
customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders, employees, global and local Headquarters
communities, and the environment. 2733 South Crystal Drive
Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22202
Tel: 703-838-9685

Aerospace
Thales in the U.S. is a world-class innovator in
the aerospace market. Through its in-flight
entertainment and connectivity systems,
Thales IFEC has extensive experience
serving more than 75 world airlines and is
recognized for its ingenuity and award-
winning innovations centered on the
passenger experience. As a global leader
in onboard electronics for aircraft, Thales
IFEC supplies avionic suites and systems to
major aircraft manufacturers worldwide. In
addition, Thales Air Traffic Management
has a long history of success in developing
and deploying national airspace system
infrastructure, having supplied navigation
and surveillance solutions to the Federal
Aviation Administration and the U.S.
Department of Defense for more than
70 years.
Security
In today’s advanced, interconnected world,
protecting the infrastructure that allows
society to function is crucial. In a world where
real-time information must be readily available
and where fast and efficient decision-making
can make all the difference, Thales e-Security
enables organizations to take the right
decisions and provide rapid response in the
event of critical and/or complex situations.
With a 40-year track record of protecting the
most sensitive corporate and government
information, Thales’s electronics securities
business is a leading global provider of data
encryption and cyber security solutions.
Space
Thales’s space business continues to gain
momentum in the U.S. market. Thales Alenia
Space (TAS) is a joint venture between
Thales and Finmeccanica (majority owned
by Thales). TAS is actively engaged in North
American space-related activities through its
U.S. subsidiary, Thales Alenia Space North
America, Inc. (TAS-NA). Through TAS-NA,
TAS plays an active role in the commercial
and government-related space sectors in
the United States, working with government
agencies, private space pioneers, satellite
operators and U.S. manufacturers. TAS-NA
has played a significant role in NASA
programs since it was established in 2001,
supporting European involvement in the
International Space Station (ISS) program.  management navigation, surveillance and
Transportation
Thales Transport & Security, Inc. is a unit
of Thales USA, and belongs to the Thales
business line that has been providing the
world’s leading Communications Based
Train Control (CBTC) solution for the better
part of 30 years. Thales in the U.S. offers
a wide range of rail signaling solutions and
integrated transportation systems, to ensure
safe and secure transportation of goods
and people. TTS is involved in a number of
transportation, security and rail programs,
including the New York MTA, the Las Vegas
automated people mover system and San
Francisco’s Municipal Railway (Muni), where
Thales fitted the Market Street subway with
its CBTC technology, providing a dramatic
improvement in system headway.
Thales USA Headquarters
2733 South Crystal Drive • Suite 1200 • Arlington, VA 22202 • Tel: 703-838-9685
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Defense
Thales Defense & Security, Inc., formerly
Thales Communications, Inc., is a global
company serving defense, federal, and
commercial markets with innovative solutions
for ground tactical, airborne and avionics,
naval/maritime, public safety, and security
domains. TDSI is a U.S. proxy company (free
of foreign ownership, control and influence),
approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S.
Government projects, supporting strategic
partnerships in the development of key
technologies for the defense market. TDSI
provides mission-critical communication
systems; helmet mounted displays and
motion tracking; SATCOM terminals;
advanced sonar systems; air traffic
simulation; and data protection solutions.
Training & Simulation
As a pioneer in simulation technology, Thales
provides the most advanced synthetic training
in the most realistic environments. Thales
offers a comprehensive range of solutions
from highly affordable Computer Based
Training (CBT) for both crew and maintenance
training, to basic training devices and full
mission training solutions including the
infrastructure, instructors and logistic
support services needed in operation. 
Jim Fraser
Vice President, Communications
and Government Relations
jim.fraser@us.thalesgroup.com