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Naval defense

Sagem (Safran) 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 350 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

  • 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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Reports

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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