Thales to showcase its diverse portfolio of capabilities with emphasis on 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision.

Thales will be present in full strength at the 12th edition of DefExpo 2022, India's flagship defence show. At its stand R.14, Hall 12, Thales will exhibit an array of state-of-the-art technologies across Land, Air, and Naval defence as well as Space that aim to support the modernisation needs of the Indian Armed Forces. Thales' demonstrations will underline the company's commitment to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision of the country. 

On display in Air Defence, Thales will bring its air defence systems such as Laser Beam Riding MANPAD System (LBRMS) and Lightweight Multi-role Missiles (LMM), high-performing, lightweight, precision strike, missile, designed to be fired from tactical platforms including fixed or rotary-winged UAVs and surface platforms to Defexpo 2022. 

Another highlight especially for the armaments and dismounted combat segment will be the Laser-Guided Rocket, offering unprecedented levels of precision and safety from a platform to defeat soft and light armoured targets; lightweight assault rifle F90MBR designed to perform in the world’s toughest environments, delivering accuracy, reliability and adaptability for the modern soldier, and mortar systems.

As part of its underwater solutions display, Thales will introduce CAPTAS-1 Sonar and the Acoustic Shot Detector Sensor for the maritime environment (ACUSONICS). And to add to the organisation’s arsenal of unmanned anti-submarine warfare offerings, Thales will also showcase the new-generation sonobuoy (Sonoflash). 

The defence stakeholders will also be able to discover other solutions from Thales across categories including Space technologies for defence through digitally immersive experiences. 

““Developing trusted technology to assist the Indian armed forces in their modernization efforts is an essential aspect of Thales’ commitment to India. DefExpo allows us to reinforce this and reaffirm our support for the Indian government's "Make in India for India and for the world" and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives. We will demonstrate our skills and highlight how we have used technology, innovation, and talent to grow the Indian defence ecosystem at the show. We will continue to be motivated by the goal of creating a future in which various stakeholders can work together towards the fast-paced growth of the country, and we will emphasise this at Defexpo this year." Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Director – India, Thales.