identification

A secure and unique digital identity for 448 million people? The digital ID wallet is set to go mainstream across Europe

30 Sep 2024

The dream of a unique and secure digital identity for all Europeans is getting closer. The European Union is working on a digital identity standard. It says every member state must offer 'at least one EU Digital Identity Wallet' to all citizens by 2026...

Silent solution – reaching next level detection with IRST

14 Jun 2023

Stealthy and fast aircraft, next generation air defence systems, high velocity weapons… The speed of technological change is redefining the pace and shape of air warfare. Gaining and retaining air superiority is no longer a dog fight; it is a situational awareness battle.

Elix-IR® Threat Warning System

13 Jun 2023

Being on time means already being late, as some military might say. Similarly, as the speed and variety of potential threats to military air platforms continues to increase – e.g. missiles, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), small arms – knowing the threat is on its way means already being hit. Today more than ever before, platform survivability starts with the earliest possible warning. It starts with knowing when the threat is being fired and from where.

The EU Digital ID wallet is coming. Here’s what it means for you

25 May 2022

Experts believe a successful digital ID system could help businesses to unlock value equivalent to 13 percent of a country's GDP by 2030. With this in mind, the EU is set to launch its own digital wallet framework. Here's an overview of the EU wallet

What is Digital ID?

17 Jun 2021

We look at digital identities and how they help people around the world

South Korea relies on Thales’ systems to avoid friendly fire incidents

28 Feb 2020

Thales IFF systems will be integrated by LIG Nex1 who has been selected by DAPA, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration , to supply TSA 1412 IFF (identification Friend or Foe) interrogators for integration with man-portable missile systems and TSA 2522 for air defence vehicles.

Digital security: building trust

21 Nov 2019

��Ƶ digital transformation has had a critical impact on identification and authentication. While users with too many hard-to-remember passwords are prone to ignoring or bypassing the basic safety rules, the notions of fluidity and trust are becoming crucial to the success of the new security systems that are now required. What people need is a strong simple-to-use digital identity, that keeps the user experience as fluid as possible, preserves personal data and is compatible with regulations.

Are those aircraft friendly or not? How to identify your allies

11 Sep 2018

Once detected, aircraft need to be identified to avoid friendly fire in a combat situation. It's a critical function for the armed forces. Loïc flies helicopters.