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Defense

The Safran group makes systems and equipment for inertial navigation, avionics, optronics, tactical drones and other defense applications

A recognized specialized in optronics systems and equipment, we develop and market gyrostabilized pods, sights, periscopes, infrared cameras, multifunction binoculars and many other leading-edge products.

We also offer a complete range of world-class inertial navigation systems. These products are used on military transport and combat aircraft, helicopters, warships, submarines, armored vehicles and artillery systems.

We are a top-tier supplier to armies, navies and air forces around the world. In addition, we offer a number of advanced solutions for the digital battlefield: soldier modernization programs, vehicle digitization (“vetronics”), encryption, communications systems, tactical drone systems, and more.

Our markets

  • Naval defense
    • Navigation systems for surface vessels
    • Navigation systems for submarines
    • Optronics for surface vessels
    • Optronics for submarines
  • Land defense
    • Soldier modernization
    • Portable optronics
    • Drones
    • Tactical information systems
    • Navigation
    • Sights/fire control systems

Market positions

Optronics systems
No. 1 in Europe

Inertial navigation
No. 1 in Europe

UAV systems
No. 1 in Europe

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Your career to the power of Safran

Safran is always looking for talented people to support our growth and develop our projects. We are looking for professionals from all countries and at all levels. You can check out our job offers online, and even send in your application through our website, where it will be seen by all recruiters

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Defense news

  • 2010.02.25 | Safran reports solid full-year results for 2009 with a recurring operating margin of 6.7% of revenue
  • 2010.02.22 | Larry Alexandre named CEO of Sagem Avionics, Inc.
  • 2010.02.19 | France orders 3,400 Sagem (Safran group) AASM Inertial / laser-guided AASM air-to-ground weapons
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High-Tech

Faster, further, stronger. French soldiers are boosting their capabilities with the Félin integrated equipment suite built by Sagem.

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Reports

Drones, key to security and interoperability

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History

Safran, a dynamic Group

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  • Identification solutions
  • Inertial navigation
  • Landing systems
  • Nacelles

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