Naval defence

Sagem (Safran group) has developed marine gyrocompasses since before the Second World War.

Today, the firm is a world-renowned supplier of optronics and navigation solutions for defense applications. Sagem offers custom-tailored navigation, observation, surveillance and self-defense solutions for all marine applications. Its technologies are used on more than 300 surface vessels and submarines in service with 31 navies around the world.

Key figures

Inertial navigation
No.1 in Europe and No.3 worldwide

Optronics systems
No. 1 in Europe

Our solutions

  • Navigation systems for surface vessels

    Sagem (Safran group) develops and manufactures high-performance, high-precision inertial navigation systems for the complete spectrum of surface vessels, from aircraft carriers to patrol ships

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  • Navigation systems for submarines

    The laser gyro inertial navigation system developed and manufactured by Sagem (Safran group) offers long endurance during dives and is capable of operating in very severe magnetic environments with no loss of performance

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  • Optronics for surface vessels

    Sagem (Safran group) leverages its experience in the self-protection of surface vessels to provide integrated and modular solutions adapted to all types of ships (aircraft carriers, frigates, corvettes, patrol ships, etc.) and all types of threats

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History

Read about Safran’s history in North America
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