Safran
French aerospace and defense group designing propulsion, equipment, electronics, optronics, navigation and tactical drone systems for civil and military.
Safran S.A. is a French multinational aerospace, defense, and security group headquartered in Paris, formed in 2005 through the merger of aero-engine maker SNECMA and electronics specialist SAGEM. Employing over 92,000 people and generating 27.31 billion euros in revenue in 2024, Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is a constituent of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices. The group designs, develops, and manufactures aircraft and rocket engines, launch-vehicle and missile propulsion systems, landing gear and braking systems, nacelles, aircraft interiors, electrical systems, and a broad portfolio of avionics, electronics, optronics, navigation, and inertial systems through subsidiaries including Safran Aircraft Engines, Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Landing Systems, Safran Nacelles, and Safran Electrical & Power. In defense and autonomy, Safran draws on more than 25 years of experience in tactical drone systems and developed the Patroller, a tactical, multisensor, long-endurance unmanned aerial system selected by the French Army and noted as the world's first certified tactical drone.
Safran Electronics & Defense supplies inertial navigation systems, optronics, and electro-optical payloads such as the Euroflir family used on uncrewed and crewed platforms, and the group has pursued partnerships covering integrated unmanned aerial systems, advanced navigation, and smart weapon systems. Safran also invests heavily in advanced and additive manufacturing, robotics-assisted assembly, and digital production across its industrial sites. The group serves civil aviation, defense, space, and security customers worldwide through an extensive international network of production and maintenance facilities.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Patroller Tactical Drone System
Tactical, multisensor, long-endurance UAS; cited as the world's first certified tactical drone.
Euroflir Electro-Optical System
High-performance electro-optical/infrared payload for surveillance on uncrewed and crewed platforms.
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Contact Safran
WEBSITE
https://www.safran-group.com/PHONE
+33 1 40 60 80 80HEADQUARTERS
France
Company Facts
Founded
2005
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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