Thales provides information systems to the defense, aerospace, and security markets. The company operates in six divisions: Aerospace, Air Systems, Land and Joint Systems, Naval, Security Solutions, and Services. Aerospace division provides equipment for civil and military aircraft, mission electronics for combat aircraft, and airborne surveillance and mission systems for armed forces and civil security authorities. Air Systems division designs and delivers airspace safety and security solutions to meet the requirements of civil and military users. Land and Joint Systems division develops network-centric systems and network-enabled equipment for land forces and joint and allied commands. It also develops tailored offerings for selected civil customers. Naval division focuses on four areas that include warship prime contracting, systems for surface ships, underwater systems, and naval services, such as maritime security. Security division provides risk management solutions for civil, government, and private-sector customers. Services division offers information technology services, simulation-based training, and other services to military and aerospace customers, as well as provides tailored services to government, institutional, and enterprise customers. The company operates in France, the United Kingdom, North America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and other European countries. It has joint ventures with Raytheon, Alcatel, Sagem Defense Securite, EADS, Rolta India, Ltd., Diehl, Philips, Siemens, Shanghai Medical Instruments, Pilkington, Elbit, L-3, Diehl Avionik Systeme, Liebherr, Zodiac, DCN, and Finmeccanica. The company was founded in 1893. It was formerly known as Thomson-CSF and changed its name to Thales in 2000. Thales is headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.