Our University and the Thales group have formed a major five-year partnership to collaborate in the research and development of next generation maritime autonomous systems.
We’ve previously worked with Thales on several other successful projects, including experimentation with aircraft connectivity and unmanned aerial systems. Thales has also sponsored some new PhD studentships with our University.
Professor Mark Spearing, Vice President (Research and Enterprise) said:
“The University of Southampton is delighted to have entered into a strategic partnership with the Thales Group. The agreement recognises the University’s longstanding commitment to maritime activities, combined with its world leading autonomous systems expertise. Thales’ focus on technology innovation, aligned with the University’s research excellence, allows us to take a collaborative approach in translating research from early discovery into the applications domain. We look forward to working with Thales and its partner community, and supporting them to develop the systems of the future.”
