Thales Unveils HexaForce AI-Powered Multi-Domain Command System for NATO and Allied Nations

Thales HexaForce Brings AI-Powered Command and Control to NATO

Thales has announced the launch of HexaForce, its next-generation AI-powered command and control (C2) system designed specifically for NATO and allied nations. The multi-domain command platform addresses the accelerating pace of modern conflicts and the massive growth in operational data by leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across all military domains.1

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The platform operates seamlessly across land, air, sea, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, space, and information operations, establishing a new benchmark for sovereign command and control capabilities.

cortAIx AI Accelerator Powers Operational Intelligence

At the core of HexaForce lies cortAIx, Thales' dedicated AI accelerator that brings together 800 engineers and data scientists working in close alignment with defence experts.1

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By integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI, the system delivers tangible operational gains that accelerate planning cycles and enhance decision-making at every command level. The platform automates the analysis, correlation, and prioritisation of massive data streams from military, open-source, and civilian origins, significantly boosting military agility and tempo.2

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Live trial phases currently pave the way for full-scale deployment, targeting an increase in capacity from 100 to 1,000 targets processed per day—a tenfold improvement in operational intelligence processing.1

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Enhanced Situational Awareness Through Multi-Domain Integration

HexaForce delivers richer operational picture awareness through real-time sharing and consolidation of tactical and operational situational pictures.2

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The system enhances effector allocation and optimises in-the-field maintenance and support, providing commanders with comprehensive visibility across all operational domains. This operational superiority draws directly on feedback from Artemis.IA, a data-centric platform deployed with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since 2023, which has proven its capability in multi-source data processing and AI scaling.1

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Christophe Salomon, Executive Vice-President of Secure Communications and Information Systems at Thales, stated that HexaForce provides "a sovereign solution tailored to each of these operational needs, setting a new benchmark in multi-domain C2 for NATO and allied nations amidst rising high-intensity conflicts."1

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Data Sovereignty and Interoperability Through Open Architecture

HexaForce features an open and interoperable architecture built on open-source standards, rigorously tested during the NATO CWIX 2026 exercise.1

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The platform natively supports Data-Centric Security (DCS) and Federated Mission Networking (FMN) standards, ensuring full data sovereignty without requiring data exposure.2

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Unlike closed, proprietary systems, HexaForce enables nations to integrate their chosen technology partners within a controlled, modular environment. The open architecture provides seamless connectivity with legacy systems from third-party vendors, allowing armed forces to maintain existing infrastructure while gaining advanced AI capabilities.1

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Resilient Operations Across Strategic and Tactical Levels

HexaForce represents the only market solution currently capable of orchestrating all assets across armed forces and coalition partners, spanning strategic commanders down to tactical units.2

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The platform relies on a distributed data network designed to maintain resilient operations even under severely degraded communications conditions. This distributed architecture ensures operational advantage at every level of command, from frontline tactical units to strategic headquarters.1

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Built using short feedback loops alongside armed forces, HexaForce continuously integrates end-user requirements at every stage, representing an agile milestone in military software development.2

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