Safran reports strong HAMMER guided-bomb performance amid rising defence sales and an expanding international order backlog
Safran said its HAMMER precision-guided bomb programme delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, contributing to growth across its defence operations.
Safran triples M88 engine deliveries in Rafale production push, sees potential 2026 cash upside from Indian fighter talks
Safran more than tripled deliveries of M88 fighter engines in the first half of 2026 as Rafale production accelerated.
Safran launches Land OmniGuard counter-drone system combining passive surveillance, AI and resilient navigation
Safran Electronics & Defense has launched Land OmniGuard, an integrated solution designed to counter drone threats in operational environments.
MBDA and Safran enter final negotiations with DGA for THUNDART long-range land strike system
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered the final phase of negotiations with the French defence procurement agency DGA for THUNDART.
Safran secures order from the Bundeswehr for more than 1,000 JIM Compact infrared binoculars
Safran Electronics & Defense Germany has received its largest order from Germany for more than 1,000 JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars.
Safran plans further increase in AASM Hammer guided bomb production as investment supports higher annual output
Safran plans to further increase the production rate of AASM Hammer guided bombs, according to comments by Chief Executive Olivier Andriès in an interview with Le Tribune.
Safran to invest nearly €50 million in new Ludwigsburg defence equipment facility to expand German operations
Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly €50 million in Germany to strengthen its industrial and technological presence in defence equipment.
Safran invests €120 million in Montluçon site to triple production of high-tech HRG inertial gyroscopes
Safran Electronics & Defense has announced a €120 million investment to expand and modernise its Montluçon facility.
MBDA and Safran test THUNDART rocket artillery system, marking milestone ahead of France’s LRU replacement decision
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have conducted the first successful firing of the THUNDART next-generation artillery system, marking a key milestone in its development.
Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150 million in new 30,000-tonne forging press at historic gennevilliers site
Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities through the acquisition of a 30,000 metric tonne hydraulic press to manufacture strategic components for commercial and military aircraft engines.
Canada awards $118 million contract to Safran for digital periscopes in Victoria-class submarine upgrade
Canada’s Department of National Defence has awarded a $118 million contract to Safran Trusted 4D Canada Inc. to supply digital periscopes for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
Safran reaches record output of AASM Hammer guided bomb kits amid rising demand from Ukraine and France
French defence group Safran Electronics & Defense reported that 2025 marked a peak year for production of modules for AASM Hammer guided bombs.