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Avionics and navigation

Sagem (Safran) boasts world-renowned expertise in avionics and inertial navigation.

Navigation, flight control and onboard information systems give pilots vital support, flexibility and precision, while ensuring maximum flight safety.

Sagem develops and manufactures dual-use solutions for all of these functions, combining the best of civil and military technologies developed as a top-tier supplier to major aircraft programs like the Airbus A380 and A350 jetliners, the Rafale fighter and the NH90 helicopter.

Market positions

Helicopter flight control systems
No. 1 worldwide

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

Engine control systems for commercial jets (via the joint venture FADEC International)
No. 1 worldwide

Sagem’s avionics & navigation products

  • Airplanes

    Today’s navigation and guidance systems offer unprecedented precision, giving combat aircraft complete autonomy while also ensuring resistance to electronic jamming.

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  • Helicopters

    The Safran group offers a complete range of products and systems suited to the specific requirements of helicopter manufacturers.

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Company contributing to these products

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Defense news

  • 2013.06.19 | Over 100 Sagem Sigma 95 navigation systems ordered for Indian combat aircraft
  • 2013.06.14 | Sagem at the 2013 Paris Air Show : cutting-edge solutions for civil and military customers
  • 2013.05.13 | Sagem GFCS fire-control system wins major contract from Singapore Navy
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Reports

Sagem (Safran) is a long-standing leader in navigation systems, and has forged a solid reputation in defense applications. With the brand-new BlueNaute inertial navigation system, the company is now seeking to carve out a spot in the commercial maritime market.

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The 50/50 joint venture between Safran and Thales has all the assets needed to strengthen its leadership in the market for infrared detectors.

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