Thales Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Bordeaux ticketing project delays
A public-transport ticketing and revenue-collection system supplied for Bordeaux experienced substantial delays. Local political leaders criticised Thales’s performance and described the failure to meet commitments as unacceptable.
2017
Singapore signalling incident
A Singapore rail collision that caused minor injuries was linked in reporting to a compatibility problem between legacy and newer signalling interfaces. A comparable signalling incident was later reported in Hong Kong.
2012
Greater Manchester transport contract dispute
A High Court dispute involving Thales and Transport for Greater Manchester concerned cost claims, schedule extensions and the operation of an audit clause. The court required Thales to provide documents relevant to assessment of its claims.
1991
Taiwan frigates affair
Thomson-CSF was associated with the controversy surrounding France’s sale of La Fayette-class frigates to Taiwan. The affair involved allegations and investigations concerning commissions, intermediaries and payments connected with the arms transaction.