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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

No. 1 in Europe in Optronics systems

No. 1 in Europe in Inertial navigation

No. 1 in Europe in UAV systems

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Our partners

Sagembat Defense
Sagembat Defense is a joint venture between Baynuna Aviation Technology of the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Sagem (Safran group). It is dedicated to the development of advanced technologies and solutions for defense applications.

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

  • 2012.01.31 | Messier-Bugatti-Dowty delivers first production landing gear shipset for Airbus A400M
  • 2012.01.30 | Thales and Safran acquire Areva’s stake in Sofradir
  • 2012.01.20 | Sagem (Safran group) selected by Embraer for KC-390 horizontal stabilizer trim system
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High-Tech

French army deploys FELIN. The FELIN soldier modernization program gives infantry soldiers a state-of-a-art integrated equipment suite that enhances their efficiency.

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More about the Safran group Defence activities

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Reports

Safran is contributing to Eurocopter’s planned successor to its iconic Dauphin helicopter, the X4. This new rotorcraft ca be summed up in a single word, innovation!

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The Airbus A400M is a star of the 2011 paris Air Show, and Safran is a keu supplier on this innovative new military airlifter.

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History

Safran, a dynamic Group

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How does it work ?

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  • CFM56
  • Vulcain® 2
  • Landing and braking systems
  • Bourget
  • Biometrics
  • Leap
  • Space
  • Identification solutions
  • Inertial navigation
  • Landing systems
  • Nacelles
  • Innovation
  • More electric aircraft
  • CMD'11

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