Safran and Trillium announce International partnership to expand Electro-Optical solutions portfolio
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Paris Airshow, June 16 2025,
On the first day of the Paris Air Show, Safran Electronics & Defense announced an international partnership with U.S.-based Trillium Engineering, a leader in compact, high-performance electro-optical systems (EOS). This collaboration will expand Safran's Artis range of electro-optical solutions, including a variety of stabilized camera turrets from 2 to 25 inches in size. Trillium’s product line enhances Safran’s established focus on large gyrostabilized gimbals by introducing smaller options that are especially suited to drones, light aircraft, and helicopters.
Both companies are recognized for their know-how in developing advanced solutions that are smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient – qualities that are increasingly vital for modern aerial platforms. These advancements significantly enhance operational efficiency and mission versatility.
Trillium Engineering is renowned for its lightweight, high-performance electro-optical and infrared gimbals specifically designed for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other airborne platforms. The company’s cutting-edge imaging technologies include high-definition EO and infrared sensors, laser designation, and precise geolocation capabilities. These advanced systems have been successfully integrated into various platforms, significantly enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
"The increasing complexity and diversity of operational requirements create a need for a broader range of electro-optical solutions" said Alexandre Ziegler, Head of the Defense Global Business Unit at Safran Electronics & Defense. " Partnering with Trillium Engineering enables us to extend our offering and effectively support a wide variety of platforms in this rapidly evolving context. Together, we are addressing the changing needs of armed forces as they face the new realities and complexities of the modern battlefield.”
Mark Mirelez, Chief Executive Officer of Trillium Engineering, said “Through our collaboration with Safran Electronics & Defense, Trillium Engineering's compact gimbal solutions extend their global accessibility, providing users with more mission flexibility and a clear path to achieving their objectives. “
This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technologies that meet the evolving needs of defense and security forces worldwide.
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About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defence sectors. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport is becoming increasingly environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. With a presence on every continent, the Group employs 100,000 people and generated revenue of €27.3 billion in 2024. It holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is included in the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers embedded intelligence solutions that enable them to understand their environment, reduce mental workload, and ensure trajectory control even in critical situations, across all domains: land, sea, air, and space. The company leverages the expertise of its 15,000 employees to serve three key functions: observe, decide, and guide, catering to both civil and military markets.
About Trillium Engineering
Founded in 2013, Trillium Engineering is a defense technology company headquartered in Hood River, Oregon, that specializes in designing and manufacturing gimbaled ISR systems for tactical uncrewed platforms. Trillium's customers include prime defense contractors, leading aircraft manufacturers, and military and government end users.
For more information, visit https://www.trilliumeng.com/
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