Thales Communications has been providing various communication products and services that include development of software-defined, tactical radio equipment and solutions for over 40 years. It provides critical communication capabilities of various sizes, weight and power-constrained environments in the tactical, naval and maritime, homeland security and public safety domains. Thales Communications serves the United States Department of Defense, U.S. civilian agencies, and defense, allied and coalition forces worldwide. It offers collective technologies to the clients in military and civil markets, such as design, development and support, reliability and fully integrated solutions. The company employs more than 70,000 individuals worldwide. It is headquartered in Clarksburg, Md.