Thales is a global organisation focused on delivering innovative solutions that help civil and military customers make the right decisions at the right time and act accordingly. With 62,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales plays a key role in keeping the public safe and secure, guarding vital infrastructure and protecting national security interests.
Thales has been active in Greece for 30 years, supplying a number of major systems to the Hellenic Armed Forces.
In civil markets, Thales has supplied much of the country’s air traffic control systems, signaling systems for the mainline rail network, supervision and communication systems for the Athens metro as well.
ACTIVITIES & PRODUCTS
SERVING THE ARMED FORCES
Thales is a long-standing partner of the Hellenic Air Force, Hellenic Navy and Hellenic Army.
• The Mirage 2000 and Mirage 2000-5 combat aircraft in service with the Hellenic Air Force are equipped with Thales avionics systems. Thales has also supplied Crotale air defense systems to the Air Force.
• In the Naval domain, surface vessels in service are equipped with Thales electronic combat systems, self-defense and communication systems.
• In the Land domain, Thales has provided PR4G tactical radios, surveillance radars and optronic systems to the Army.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE AIR TRANSPORT SECTOR
Thales Air Traffic Management system is in operation since 2000 to manage all air traffic movements in Greek airspace. In 2015, Thales was selected to upgrade this ATM system. Since the 1990’s, Thales has supplied numerous systems to the Greek civil aviation authorities.
LEADING THE WAY IN GROUND TRANSPORTATION
In 2014, Thales won a contract to supply signaling and telecommunication systems for the new rail line between Kiato and Rododafni.
Thales ETCS Level I signaling systems also equip the rail line from Athens to Promachonas (Bulgarian border).
In addition, Thales provided the passenger information system and train supervision system for Line I of the Athens metro.
SUPPORTING CRITICAL SPACE PROJECTS
Electrical Ground Support Equipment’s (EGSE).
Engineering Services.
Development and manufacturing of electronic test modules.
