# Thales Advances NATO AI Command Software Talks

Thales, a leading French defense contractor, is in advanced negotiations with multiple NATO member countries to deploy its AI-powered command-and-control system, HexaForce. Designed for interoperability with legacy systems and multi-domain operations, HexaForce aims to enhance operational planning and situational awareness at scale across NATO forces rather than serving solely French military needs. The system has already been delivered to the French Army within nine months from design to deployment, demonstrating rapid development and operational readiness.

- **Why this matters:** NATO procurement professionals should evaluate HexaForce as a potential interoperable solution for multi-domain command systems, especially given its AI capabilities and rapid deployment track record.
- The ongoing talks indicate a shift toward AI-enabled command software that supports alliance-wide operational integration, potentially impacting future NATO-wide procurement strategies.
- Defense contractors and system integrators should consider the competitive landscape where Thales is positioning HexaForce against incumbent providers like Palantir Technologies.
- Organizations involved in NATO defense modernization may find opportunities in supporting HexaForce deployment, integration, and sustainment across member states.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- French Army
- European Union (EU)

### Vendors
- Thales (prime contractor)
- Palantir Technologies (incumbent system provider)

### Key Quotes
> HexaForce is ready and already in the hands of the armed forces, with the first version taking nine months from design to making it available to the French Army.
> — Patrick Moreau, Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations, Thales

### Sources
- [Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software](https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/09/25/thales-in-quite-advanced-talks-with-nato-countries-on-ai-powered-command-software) - defensenews.com