Thales Launches SkyDefender: The Integral Air and Missile Defence Dome With Artificial Intelligence

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire SkyDefender © Thales Business WireArticle contentSkyDefender is a multi-layer, multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence system providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space.SkyDefender integrates a network of advanced sensors and effectors with a versatile command and control (C2) system. With its open and modular architecture, it is fully compatible with existing air defence systems.Combining Thales’ expertise in cybersecurity and advanced artificial intelligence through cortAIx, Thales AI accelerator, SkyDefender enables operational superiority and proactive defence against cyberattacks and evolving threats.Thales is capable of delivering this critical protection globally from today.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentMEUDON, France — As air and missile threats are evolving faster than ever, from slow-moving drones to hypersonic missiles, attacks are becoming increasingly complex, saturating and unpredictable.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentSkyDefender, the global air and missile defence dome, is based on Thales’ latest advanced technologies, from counter-drone protection to early warning capacities.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThales SkyDefender provides full protection against all types of air threats, from a few kilometres to several thousands of kilometres:Article contentShort-range: for protection of forces, vital assets and sensitive sites: ForceShield creates a real protection bubble against lower layer and surface threats at very short- and short-range, such as drones.Medium-range: for protection at theatre-level defence: SAMP-T NG by eurosam1 with up to 150 km engagement range, including Thales’ powerful Ground Fire radar with 350 km range and 360°/90° coverage against medium-range defence.Long-range: for protection against long-range threats with early-warning capabilities: a unique capacity that empowers armed forces with superior tracking, identifying hard-to-find targets including fighter jets and ballistic missiles bolstering Space Domain Awareness. Thales SMART-L MM and UHF radars, which can detect potential threats at distances of up to 5,000 km, are key differentiators.

Thales Alenia Space offers an early warning solution from geostationary orbit thanks to satellites equipped with infrared sensors that can detect a missile threat, and give the accurate location of the launch, even before it enters the areas covered by ground-based radars. Combined with the ground-based UHF advanced long-range radars, it provides a unique capability of permanent surveillance, early detection and trajectory follow-up of long-range threats.Article contentAll elements are managed through Thales’ SkyView command and control (C2) system, with SkyView Alliance ensuring seamless interoperability with NATO and allied multi-domain platforms.Article contentBuilt on an open, modular architecture, SkyDefender integrates easily with existing defences and can be further developed as threats evolve. The development and deployment of the system is open to partnerships with other industrial players.Article contentSkyDefender is fully compatible with a wide variety of sensors and weapon systems, including those from different manufacturers and existing legacy platforms.Article content“Thales is proud to contribute to the sovereignty of our nations with SkyDefender, the global air and missile defence dome based on our latest advanced technologies, from counter-drone protection to early warning capacities. With SkyDefender Thales provides a combat-proven system, easy-to-integrate and available today, confirming our position as a long-term trusted partner for the armed forces.” Article contentArticle contentHervé Dammann, Executive Vice-President, Land and Air Systems, Thales.Article contentAbout ThalesArticle contentThales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.Article contentThe Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.Article contentThales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.Article contentPLEASE VISIT Article contentArticle contentThales Group Article contentArticle contentDefence Article contentArticle contentThalesArticle contentRecent images of Thales and its Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital activities can be found on the Thales Media Library. For any specific requests, please contact the Media Relations team.Article content1 The SAMP/T NG programme is overseen by the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement (OCCAR). Eurosam, a joint-venture between Thales and MBDA, is the lead contractor for the entire system.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310398606/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentThales, Media Relations – Defence Article contentArticle contentCamille HeckArticle contentArticle contentCamille.heck@thalesgroup.comArticle content#distroArticle contentTrending Chinese oil buyers pay premium for Canadian crude amid Iran war Oil & Gas Here's why bets are rising for interest rate hikes including for Canada Economy Subprime firm Goeasy dives 39% as trouble emerges in auto loans Investor Saudi Aramco chief warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in biggest crisis region's oil market has faced Oil & Gas Qatar to push LNG expansion plans to 2027 after Iran drone attack Oil & Gas Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Chinese oil buyers pay premium for Canadian crude amid Iran war Oil & Gas Here's why bets are rising for interest rate hikes including for Canada Economy Subprime firm Goeasy dives 39% as trouble emerges in auto loans Investor Saudi Aramco chief warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in biggest crisis region's oil market has faced Oil & Gas Qatar to push LNG expansion plans to 2027 after Iran drone attack Oil & Gas