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Thales Group is a multinational company headquartered in Paris, France, specializing in aerospace, defense, transportation, and security systems. Its core business involves the development and manufacture of electronics and systems for defense, aerospace, and ground transportation markets. The company is known for its radar systems, avionics, and other critical security technologies. Thales operates globally, with significant operations in Europe, Asia, and North America, serving governments, institutions, and private sector customers. Its strategic capabilities include expertise in integrated systems and cybersecurity, which position it to address complex, mission-critical challenges. Established in 1893, Thales continues to expand through innovation and strategic acquisitions.

GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing commercial aircraft turbine engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 80,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; General Electric became a storied conglomerate, with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000, until it spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.