The order is aimed at strengthening the capabilities of German infantry. It falls under a framework agreement signed in December 2024 and approved by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee.
The JIM Compact is a combat-proven multifunction observation system. Safran said it improves soldiers’ ability to detect, identify and locate targets in all weather and light conditions.
The company said the system’s versatility and operational performance have made it a key capability for modern armed forces. Since 2022, nearly 6,000 JIM Compact systems have been delivered to NATO countries.
Safran said production capacity for the system tripled between 2022 and 2026. The increase was made to meet rapidly growing operational demand.
“With this major order, we are further deepening our partnership with the Bundeswehr through the JIM Compact, by not only delivering a solution but by also expanding local maintenance support”, said Marzell Schiller, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense Germany.
“The JIM Compact is a key building block of the augmented soldier, providing dismounted troops with enhanced observation, targeting and situational awareness capabilities and helping to close the capability gap,” Schiller said.