Thales and Terma Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost European Capabilities in Defence and Aerospace

Thales and Terma Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost European Capabilities in Defence and Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Terma have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance strategic collaboration in the air, naval, and space domains. Signed at the Paris Air Show, the agreement is designed to reinforce European industrial and technological capabilities through joint initiatives between the global technology leader Thales and Danish defence specialist Terma. Both companies emphasized their commitment to long-term cooperation, with the goal of bolstering innovation and resilience in defence systems at both the local and international levels.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 20-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Paris Air Show, global technology leader Thales and Danish defence and aerospace specialist Terma signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step toward deeper industrial cooperation in the fields of Air and Air Defence, Naval, and Space systems. This agreement formalizes their commitment to working together and reflects a shared ambition to strengthen the European technological and industrial defence ecosystem.

The collaboration between Thales and Terma aims to enhance local and international defence capabilities by combining their complementary strengths. This MoU aligns with Thales’s strategic emphasis on forging partnerships with domestic companies to foster innovation and create value across both local and global markets.

Pascale Sourisse, Senior Executive Vice-President for International Development at Thales, underscored the significance of this cooperation: “Thales is a global leader in defence and aerospace, and our collaboration with Terma opens new avenues for joint development. This partnership strengthens our mutual capabilities and supports the advancement of the Danish defence industry as a prominent force in Europe. By working with trusted local partners like Terma, we aim to generate long-term value for our customers.”

Echoing this sentiment, Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Terma, stated: “At Terma, we are dedicated to reinforcing European security through collaboration with trusted allies. Formalizing our relationship with Thales, one of the most respected defence companies globally, is an important milestone. By deepening cooperation across air, naval, and space domains, we bring together complementary expertise that will support the growth of a more resilient and integrated European defence framework.”

The agreement builds upon an already strong relationship between the two companies and is expected to open new opportunities for innovation, joint development, and market expansion. It also reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to delivering cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of defence and aerospace clients worldwide.

About Terma

Terma Group is a global company with over 2000 employees who create mission-critical solutions within defense, aerospace, and security. We do this together with our customers and partners across the globe, delivering advanced technologies that keep people safe.
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​About Thales

Thales (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 addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

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