Thales’ Engagement with India: Products, Services, Joint Ventures, Offset Obligations, and Future Outlook Thales, a French multinational, has been a key player in India’s aerospace, defense, and digital security sectors since 1953. Its products and services in India include advanced radar systems, electronic warfare solutions, avionics, in-flight entertainment, and cybersecurity technologies, notably for the Rafale jets and civil aviation. Thales operates through joint ventures (JVs) with Reliance Defence, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), and L&T Technology Services, alongside standalone units like engineering competence centers in Noida and Bengaluru. Offset obligations, particularly from the Rafale deal, drive local manufacturing and sourcing. Over the past 25 years, Thales has invested over €1.5 billion, with plans for an additional €1 billion by 2026. Engagement has bolstered India’s defense and technological capabilities but faces challenges lik...