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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »ACHILE project – European dismounted soldier system community ready to start design of next generation
The European Commission has awarded a €40-million grant to the ACHILE (Augmented Capability for HIgh end soLdiErs) consortium to develop innovative solutions for next-generation dismounted soldier systems in Europe. ACHILE is one of the main projects of the European Defence Fund 2021. ACHILE is aimed at bringing a breakthrough transformation …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Safran introduces NAVKITE, a new resilient PNT system developed with French navy commandos
At the SOFINS 2023 Special Forces seminar and exhibition, Safran Electronics & Defense is introducing its new resilient PNT (position, navigation, timing) system, dubbed NAVKITE, to meet operational requirements for the French Navy Commandos (part of Special Operations Command). The NAVKITE system will be integrated in ECUME (Embarcation Commando à …
Read More »Leonardo and Safran partner for AW09 single-engine helicopter propulsion system
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today they have joined forces to further enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of the next generation AW09 single-engine helicopter. The production aircraft will feature the 1,000 shp class of power Arriel 2K engine, the newest generation of the Arriel family. The selection of the …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Safran acquires Orolia and plans to become the world leader in resilient PNT
After an exclusive negotiation process that began in December 2021, Orolia — a company recognized globally for its positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and related activities, technologies and equipment — today joins Safran Electronics & Defense, the European leader and world number three in inertial navigation systems. Orolia employs more …
Read More »Safran wins new contract for French FURIOUS program
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 …
Read More »NSPA and Safran set up a maintenance facility for portable optronic binocular JIM-Compact
NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency), in cooperation with Safran Electronics & Defense, has received the approval from NVO (Night Vision and Optoelectronics) Support Partnership nations to start the transfer of knowledge, tools and equipment to set up a maintenance facility for JIM COMPACT multifunctional binocular at the NSPA Headquarters …
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