Thales is one of Wales’ most significant defence and cyber security employers, operating major facilities in South Wales that deliver secure communications, mission critical systems and cyber services for governments and critical national infrastructure. From its South Wales location, the company provides high assurance technologies and expert services that protect everything from transportation networks to defence platforms and emergency services.
Within Wales’ cyber ecosystem, Thales plays a dual role: as an anchor employer offering high value careers, and as a strategic partner to universities, colleges and clusters developing the next generation of skills and solutions. Its teams support initiatives such as the Cyber Innovation Hub and regional skills programmes, giving learners exposure to real industrial environments and helping smaller businesses understand and respond to evolving threats.
For investors, Thales’ long-term commitment to Wales sends a strong signal about the region’s capability and relevance in global cyber and defence markets. Leaders like Leanne Connor embody this commitment, working across engineering, operations and ecosystem engagement to ensure that Thales’ Welsh sites remain at the forefront of secure by design technologies and trusted services for the UK and international customers.
