Thales Unveils CoastShield: AI-Powered System for Enhanced Coastal Surveillance and Security

Thales Unveils CoastShield: AI-Powered System for Enhanced Coastal Surveillance and Security

(IN BRIEF) Thales has launched CoastShield, a scalable coastal surveillance system that uses AI and a range of integrated sensors to provide real-time monitoring of maritime activities up to 100 nautical miles. CoastShield combines data from radar, drones, and satellite systems to create a comprehensive maritime picture, allowing authorities to detect and respond to threats more efficiently. With an open, modular architecture, it can adapt to evolving needs, aiding in the protection of coastlines and critical offshore infrastructure.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 4-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales has introduced CoastShield, a sophisticated, modular coastal surveillance system designed to enhance real-time monitoring and detection from the shore to the open sea, including low-altitude airspace. Using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an array of integrated sensors, including the long-range CoastWatcher radar, CoastShield delivers continuous surveillance across 100 nautical miles, regardless of weather conditions. This system offers a detailed situational overview, enabling coastguards and maritime authorities to respond swiftly and accurately to potential threats.

The maritime landscape faces growing complexities and threats concealed within civilian activities, highlighting the need for reliable surveillance to safeguard coastlines, maritime infrastructure, and critical assets like wind farms. CoastShield addresses these challenges with an array of sensors capable of early detection and real-time data integration, covering surface-level to lower-altitude threats. Its open architecture allows seamless integration of additional data from forces headquarters and other tactical sources, creating a comprehensive maritime awareness system for timely, informed decision-making.

Lionel de Castellane, Vice-President for Coastal and Civil Radars at Thales, emphasized the importance of CoastShield, noting, “This launch marks a significant step in our commitment to support nations in protecting coastlines and offshore assets, reinforcing sovereignty with a full-spectrum detection capability.”

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Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global technology leader serving the Defence & Security, Aerospace & Space and Cybersecurity & Digital Identity markets.

The Group develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

Thales invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.

Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.

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