PARIS — Thales (EPA: HO), a renowned French multinational specializing in aerospace, defense, transportation, and security, receives prestigious recognition as one of the seven most innovative French entities worldwide in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators™ 2023. This esteemed accolade, based on patent filings, success rates, and influence, reaffirms Thales’ steadfast commitment to pioneering advancements that transcend civil and military domains, safeguarding individuals, nations, and critical infrastructure, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

With its 10th inclusion in the Top 100 Global Innovators list, Thales underscores its unparalleled dedication to shaping transformative solutions across a spectrum of vital sectors. Bolstered by a workforce comprising 3,000 researchers and 30,000 engineers, Thales allocates a substantial annual R&D investment of 4 billion euros, with 1 billion euros sourced internally. This robust innovation framework yields an impressive output of 350 to 400 new patents annually, culminating in a formidable patent portfolio of 20,000.

Crucially, over 50% of Thales’ pioneering patents revolve around pivotal technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data, cloud computing, augmented reality, and quantum technologies. This strategic focus enables Thales to lead the charge in technological evolution, delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards and cater to evolving customer needs.

Bernhard Quendt, Chief Technology Officer at Thales, expressed profound gratitude for the company’s recurrent acknowledgment among the world’s top innovators. He emphasized Thales’ unwavering commitment to driving research initiatives in burgeoning domains such as radars, sensors, petawatt lasers, and digital technologies, which collectively constitute 45% of the company’s innovative endeavors.

Thales’ distinguished inclusion in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators™ 2023 reaffirms its status as a trailblazer in pioneering technological advancements, poised to shape the future landscape of aerospace, defense, transportation, and security sectors.