LA DÉFENSE — In a significant move poised to redefine data analysis and decision support across critical infrastructure, Thales (EPA: HO), a leading multinational company in aerospace, defense, transportation, and security, has proudly introduced cortAIx. This groundbreaking initiative marks a new era in AI integration, demonstrating Thales’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in technological solutions, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

cortAIx, hailed as an indispensable AI accelerator, is set to empower armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and operators of critical infrastructure with tailor-made, secure AI solutions. With a focus on cybersecurity, embeddability, and efficiency, cortAIx promises seamless data processing while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Thales’s dedication to advancing AI is underscored by the expertise of over 600 AI specialists and a robust network of industry, startup, and academic partners. As Europe’s leading patent applicant in AI for critical applications, Thales has established itself as a trusted pioneer in ethical and transparent AI development over the past decade.

The dynamic nature of the defense sector demands agile solutions to manage the influx of battlefield data. Thales, leveraging advancements in civilian applications like personal assistants and video analysis, continues to integrate AI into critical systems, empowering customers to navigate complex environments with confidence.

Patrice Caine, Chairman and CEO of Thales, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation, stating, “Thales is already developing embeddable, frugal, trusted, explainable, and secure end-to-end solutions. Today, it is moving to the next level by acquiring major AI capabilities that meet the security and sovereignty needs of our customers.”

cortAIx: Accelerating AI Across Critical Sectors

At the fourth edition of Thales Media Day, the company introduced cortAIx as the premier AI accelerator designed to drive integration across all sectors of activity. Key components include:

• cortAIx Lab: Europe’s foremost integrated lab for critical AI, fostering collaboration within the innovation ecosystem.
• cortAIx Factory: Thales’s AI technology hub streamlining the development and industrialization of AI tools and use cases for system data.
• cortAIx Sensors: Leveraging AI capabilities in defense sensors, Thales offers enhanced precision and efficiency in threat detection, meeting stringent requirements.

Ensuring Cybersecure AI

In response to AI security threats, Thales pioneers rigorous assessment methods at its Toulouse-based CESTI laboratory, certified by ANSSI. Drawing upon a vast pool of cybersecurity expertise, Thales delivers tailored solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities and safeguard critical systems.

Trusted AI in Critical Systems

From maritime patrol aircraft to air defense radars, Thales integrates AI into a range of solutions to streamline operations and enhance situational awareness. Notable advancements include real-time analysis of optronics images, AI-enabled air traffic control, and improved sound quality in radio communications for armed forces.

Thales’s relentless pursuit of AI innovation underscores its commitment to driving progress and ensuring the security and efficiency of critical systems worldwide.