# Thales Promotes HexaForce to Gulf Nations

Thales is positioning its AI-enabled HexaForce command-and-control platform for potential export to Gulf nations, highlighting sovereign data control, open standards, local adaptation, and possible domestic coproduction. The platform has been tested in NATO’s CWIX exercise in Poland but has not been deployed in conflict. No customer discussions, solicitation, contract award, or contract value were disclosed, so this is a market-development signal rather than an active procurement opportunity.

- Gulf government buyers evaluating future C2 capabilities may find sovereignty, interoperability through open standards, and local production central to assessing the platform.
- For contractors and potential local partners, the stated interest in adaptation and possible coproduction signals areas to assess against their capabilities; no specific partnership or procurement requirement has been announced.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the exercise testing from operational deployment: the signal does not establish combat-proven performance or a procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Government of Saudi Arabia
- Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Government of Qatar

### Vendors
- Thales (HexaForce platform developer and prospective exporter)

### Key Quotes
> We do believe that there is an operational need and a solution based on our open standard, being able to address the sovereignty for the countries. We do believe that this solution is already fit for purpose regarding the Gulf.
> — Patrick Moreau, Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations at Thales

### Sources
- [Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/thales-looks-to-export-new-c2-platform-to-gulf-nations-says-executive) - Breaking Defense