Thales

Saint-Cloud – November 08, 2026 -- Dassault Aviation has flight-tested two new sovereign artificial intelligence algorithms on the Rafale fighter, and both have matured enough to qualify for upcoming Rafale upgrades.

Dassault and Thales/cortAIx split development of the two algorithms

Dassault's own engineers developed the first algorithm. The second was built in collaboration with Thales/cortAIx.

Dassault describes the work as part of a broader effort to put controlled, supervised AI in the cockpit in support of the human crew. The company says the flights again demonstrate its ability to integrate AI into combat systems.

BRUSSELS – November 06, 2026 -- Six identity technology providers will run a complete birth registration through the OSIA standard (ITU-T X.1281) at TRUSTECH Paris on 1-3 December 2026, with a different vendor line-up each day, the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) announced.

DIGITECH, iDAKTO, IN Groupe, Mühlbauer, Thales and X Infotech will connect their systems at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The demo covers the full chain, from checking the parent's identity to a birth certificate printed on a card and verified on the spot.

Demo walks visitors through a birth registration from parent check to QR verification

Visitors play the child whose birth is being registered. The parent's identity is first obtained and checked, and the visitor provides details and a live face capture. After data verification, the birth is registered and a unique identification number (UIN) is attributed.

DELRAY BEACH – November 02, 2026 -- The tactical communication market will grow from USD 13.14 billion in 2026 to USD 19.39 billion by 2031, an 8.1% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Tactical radio systems are expected to hold the largest share by equipment type. Single-band products should lead by frequency band, and command and control communications by application. Army and land forces are projected to be the largest end user. For the land platform, MarketsandMarkets forecasts growth of 47.78% over the period.

Private wireless systems post the fastest growth at 13.3% CAGR

Tactical private wireless is the fastest-growing equipment segment. Defense organizations are deploying private LTE, private 5G and hybrid multi-technology networks at forward operating bases, command centers, logistics centers and vehicles.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 30, 2026 -- The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) market is set to grow from $9.50 billion in 2026 to $13.20 billion by 2031, a 6.8% compound annual growth rate, according to a new forecast from MarketsandMarkets.

Airlines accelerate WiFi and streaming upgrades to meet passenger demand

Rising passenger expectations for connected air travel are driving airlines to replace legacy in-flight entertainment equipment with satellite-based and hybrid connectivity systems. Increasing use of personal devices and demand for reliable in-flight internet are pushing carriers toward cloud-based platforms and personalized digital services, alongside onboard retail and advertising offerings.

Austin -- LumApps has appointed Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer effective September 12, 2026, succeeding founder Sébastien Ricard, who moves into the newly created role of Executive Chairman.

Cano joins from a two-decade enterprise software career at Thales and Gemalto

Cano previously held senior executive posts at Thales and Gemalto, where he led international operations and business expansion. At LumApps he will take over day-to-day operations, focusing on executing the company's Workhub product vision and expanding customer value across global markets.