5 Biggest European Defense Companies

4. Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY)

Market Cap as of November 18: $25.56 Billion

Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY) is a leading French aerospace and defense company that provides a range of solutions for civilian and military customers in the aeronautics, space, defense, security, and cybersecurity markets around the world. The company has four business divisions: Aerospace, Transport, Defence & Security, and Digital Identity & Security. As of November 18, Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY) has a market cap of $25.56 billion and is one of the biggest European defense companies.

Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY) has the upper hand over its competition due to the company’s strong presence in Europe and strong financial position. According to the company’s balance sheet, Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY) has free cash flows of EUR 2.76 billion. The company also has a large portfolio of products and services, which includes electronics, software, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and security markets. In recent years, Thales S.A. (OTC:THLLY) has been expanding its business into cybersecurity and Big Data analytics. The company has been investing heavily in research and development in these areas.