Thales International’s President and CEO, Pascale Sourisse stated that the Group is set to launch a strategic project to establish a radar manufacturing facility in the UAE.
This facility will serve as a platform to meet the country’s needs and export to global markets. Thales, which specializes in aerospace, space, defense to security & transportation, is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener, and more inclusive.
Sourisse said in a media statement that the Group continues to discuss new projects with relevant entities in the UAE, including the development of advanced solutions in aircraft, communication systems, and radars in line with the country’s strategic plans to enhance its defense readiness and reliance on advanced technology.
The UAE serves as a strategic hub for the company’s operations in the region, she said, noting that the Group aims to leverage the country’s location and advanced capabilities to support export projects to global markets, thereby strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional hub for advanced defense and technological industries.
Recently, Thales announced the launch of OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a new solution to help large organizations successfully deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale. This announcement reflects Thales’s commitment to providing its customers with a seamless and secure passwordless journey.
OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware FIDO security keys (passkeys) specifically designed by Thales for use in large organizations.
According to the statement, the solution helps CISOs accelerate and secure their passwordless journey by managing FIDO security keys at scale, in a simple and efficient way, throughout their lifecycle.
