Thales is a global technology leader with more than 85,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. In the markets of defence, aerospace and space, cyber and digital, Thales provides solutions, services and products to help its customers to carry out their critical missions. This expression of Thales’ purpose, crafted following a broad consultation of our employees, perfectly encapsulates the DNA that has defined the company since its foundation over a century ago. Thales' customers are large organisations such as government agencies, administrations, institutions, cities and businesses. The common denominator is that they all provide or operate systems, services and infrastructure that are vital to society in the areas of defence, security, air transport, banking, telecommunications, etc. In all these areas, trust is a key requirement for our customers and their users, and it is directly dependent on a number of factors: security and resilience, ethical considerations, and a responsible and sustainable R&D. By nurturing and earning trust, we will help realise the extraordinary potential of technology to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow.