The project will move operations from Safran’s current site in Murr to a new centre of excellence in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg. The new facility will be larger and equipped with enhanced industrial capabilities.
Safran said the Ludwigsburg site is expected to become operational in early 2028. It will support the growth of Safran Electronics & Defense’s activities in Germany.
The new facility will strengthen production and maintenance capacities currently based at Murr. These activities are mainly focused on fibre optic gyroscopes and Position, Navigation and Timing equipment used on civil and military platforms.
Safran said the site will also add new capabilities for the production and maintenance of portable optronic equipment for soldiers. The investment is expected to create 200 jobs.
The new positions will include engineers, production technicians and quality managers. Safran said business development and sales professionals will also be recruited.
The company said the investment further reinforces its role as an industrial partner to the Bundeswehr, the German government and leading defence industry players in Germany. Safran Electronics & Defense said the expansion will strengthen its “Made in Germany” offer.
“For over 40 years, Safran Electronics & Defense Germany has been equipping the German armed forces and defense industry with cutting-edge solutions, ranging from PNT to optronics and guidance,” said Marzell Schiller, Director of Safran Electronics & Defense Germany. “This major investment in Ludwigsburg will create value and jobs to serve Germany’s technological sovereignty. It expands our ‘Made in Germany’ offering and strengthens our commitment to deliver to our customers on time, every time.”
