Tag Archives: Safran Electronics & Defense

 Two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank

Nexter, a company of KNDS, and Safran Electronics & Defense have been notified by the French MOD’s procurement and technology agency (DGA) of a contract for the modernization of the sights of the renovated Leclerc tank (Leclerc XLR). The “observation” function of the Leclerc XLR will be brought to the …

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Safran’s Euroflir 410D observation and target designation system chosen for French air force’s VADOR intelligence aircraft

Safran Electronics & Defense’s Euroflir 410D optronic (electro-optical) system has been selected by the French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) for the Beechcraft Super King Air 350 “VADOR” (Vecteurs Aéroportés de Désignation, d’Observation et de Reconnaissance) designation, observation and reconnaissance aircraft to be deployed by the French …

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Safran Announces Three Executive Committee Appointments

Franck Saudo has been named Chief Executive Officer of Safran Electronics & Defense as of 04 April. He is a member of the Group’s Executive Committee and succeeds Martin Sion, appointed Chief Executive Officer of ArianeGroup, a joint-venture of Safran and Airbus. Franck Saudo started his career in 2003 at …

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Safran Signs SBH Support Contract With Yellowhead Helicopters

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Yellowhead Helicopters to support Arriel powering its AS350 and H125 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting 21 engines. This contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Canada, in Mirabel, Quebec, …

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Safran wins new contract for French FURIOUS program

FURIOUS Robot - ©Safran – R.Brives

The French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has announced a new “optional tranche” contract awarded to Safran Electronics & Defense for FURIOUS (FUturs systèmes Robotiques Innovants en tant qu’OUtilS), a science and technology program that aims to develop innovative robotic systems for mounted and dismounted warfighters. The …

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