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Naval defense

Sagem (Safran group) has developed marine gyrocompasses since before the Second World War.

Today, the firm is a world-renowned supplier of optronics and navigation solutions for defense applications. Sagem offers custom-tailored navigation, observation, surveillance and self-defense solutions for all marine applications.
Its technologies are used on more than 300 surface vessels and submarines in service with 31 navies around the world.

Market positions

No.1 in Europe and No.3 worldwide in Inertial navigation

No.1 in Europe in Optronics systems

Safran’s Naval defense business

  • Navigation systems for surface vessels

    Safran develops and manufactures high-performance, high-precision inertial navigation systems for surface vessels
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  • Navigation systems for submarines

    In addition to very high-precision navigation systems for strategic missile submarines, the Group offers high-performance laser gyro inertial reference units
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  • Optronics for surface vessels

    Safran offers custom-tailored self-defense solutions adapted to all types of threats for the complete spectrum of surface vessels, from aircraft carriers to patrol ships
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Company contributing to these products

  • Sagem

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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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  • Innovation
  • More electric aircraft
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