The key to innovation
Research and development are the lifeblood of any high-tech organisation and Thales is no exception. For Thales, technological excellence is a key driver of competitive performance in every market the company serves. Innovation is a central to corporate strategy and an integral part of the organisation's genetic code.
From partnering with universities and public research laboratories, Thales strives to keep its finger on the pulse of technological excellence so that we can provide solutions from "detection to decision."
Innovation quick facts
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€2.2 billion annual global investment in R&D
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22,000 researchers on cutting-edge technologies
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More than 250 patents filed annually; 15,000 patents in portfolio
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More than 30 cooperation agreements with universities and public research laboratories in Europe, the United States and Asia