Press Release: Singapore to Become R&D Centre for Thales FlytEDGE

Summary

During the Singapore Airshow 2026, Thales announced new MoUs with Singapore's Economic Development Board to expand its AI, cloud, edge computing, and data engineering capabilities, positioning Singapore as one of three global R&D centres for its FlytEDGE inflight entertainment platform. The initiative will see 40 experts over the next three years developing cloud‑native services, edge‑enabled real‑time processing, and cyber‑secure solutions, while a new regulatory‑technology managed service will offer audit‑ready, AI‑driven cloud environments for regulated industries. Thales also unveiled upgrades to its Singapore manufacturing hub, integrating collaborative and autonomous robots to boost production of digital identity and banking cards and to upskill the workforce. Executives from Thales and the EDB highlighted the partnership’s role in advancing Singapore’s Smart Nation and high‑tech manufacturing ambitions.