France awards early Rafale F5 contracts for ASN4G nuclear missile, new radar, stealth data link and 20% increase in engine thrust
The work covers new navigation, radar, communications, electronic warfare and propulsion technologies for the combat aircraft.
MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict
The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA, notified the two companies of the decision. THUNDART will provide precision strikes at […]
Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems
Safran Electronics & Defense will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW systems for the Bundeswehr under a major order from Rheinmetall Electronics.
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.