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Air defense

Air forces require increasingly sophisticated technologies (in terms of weapon systems, mission planning, navigation and observation) to conduct a broad range of complex missions under very harsh conditions

Sagem (Safran group) boasts internationally recognized expertise in the design, development and manufacture of equipment and systems incorporating the latest developments in avionics, inertial guidance, infrared optronics and image stabilization/processing.
Sagem is a supplier on major combat aircraft and helicopter programs such as Rafale, Mirage, NH90, Tiger, etc.

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Market positions

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

No. 1 in Europe in Optronics systems

Sagem’s products in air defense

  • Weapon systems

    Sagem offers a No. of technologies for guided weapon systems, in particular the company’s own AASM, a new-generation modular air-to-ground weapon

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  • Avionics and navigation

    Aircraft navigation, guidance and flight control systems give pilots vital support, flexibility and precision

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  • Observation

    Gyrostabilized platforms allow day/night observation and sighting, independently of any platform movement

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Company contributing to these products

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Defense news

  • 2013.05.13 | Sagem GFCS fire-control system wins major contract from Singapore Navy
  • 2013.04.23 | Safran enters into a definitive agreement for the purchase of the Rolls-Royce share of the joint RTM322 helicopter engine programme
  • 2013.04.23 | Safran reports 9.5% revenue growth in first-quarter 2013 driven by strong civil aviation business
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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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The US Department of Defense is a top-tier partner for Safran. The Group recently named a new President and CEO for its American subsidiary Safran USA: Peter Lengyel.

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Over the last dozen years, Safran has revamped its offering of life cycle support packages to address the evolving needs of armed forces.

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