Safran

Nov- 2024 -

8 November

Safran VIGY 4 Observer/Engage – Lightweight and stabilized naval day/night observation system

Egyptian Navy to Equip Vessels With Safran Optronic and Navigation Tech

The Egyptian Navy has chosen French defense company Safran’s optronic and navigation system to be installed on 10 of its offshore patrol vessels.

Sep- 2024 -

4 September

Air

Concept of the Indian Multi Role Helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Safran, HAL Team for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter Engine Production

Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have signed an agreement to jointly produce engines for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

Jul- 2024 -

2 July

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Safran, MTU Partner for Europe’s Next-Gen Military Helicopter Engine

France’s Safran and Germany’s MTU Aero Engines have formed a joint venture to develop an engine to power Europe’s next-generation of military helicopters.

May- 2024 -

24 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Safran, Bell Team Up to Supply US Army’s FLRAA High-Voltage Generator

Safran has signed an agreement with Bell Textron to provide starter-generation systems for the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program.

10 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Safran to Support Chinese Helicopter Engines

French defense contractor Safran has signed contracts to support helicopter engines for Chinese aerospace company GDAT.

Apr- 2024 -

22 April

Air

United States Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Miami, training at Homestead ARB.

Rojoef Manuel

Safran Renews Engine Support for US Coast Guard Dolphin Helicopters

Safran has received a contract to extend in-service engine support for the US Coast Guard’s MH-65 Dolphin helicopters.

5 April

Air

Pictured: A Merlin Mk4 of 845 NAS performs a snow landing using MAOTS BV Vehicles as reference. 845 NAS and CDO MOAT TRAIN WITH RN MEDICS IN ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT. 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) and the Commando Mobile Air Operation Team (Cdo MAOT) have conducted training with the Medical Squadron of Commando Logistic Regiment. The objective of the training was to teach the attached Royal Marines, Royal Navy Medical Assistants, Naval Nurses, and Medical Officers of the Forward Surgical Teams (FSTs) and as a group, known as the Commando Forward Surgical Group (CFSG) in Stage 1 Evacuation drills from the Merlin Mk4 and Arctic Casualty Loading Drills in the field. As the CFSG team were dropped off by 845 NAS, Cdo MAOT assisted by the MAOT team of the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (JHSS) took over the training by first getting them into a ‘Arctic Huddle’ to protect themselves from the freezing downwash of the merlin as they took back off. The CFSG were then shown how to assess suitable Helicopter Landing Sites in deep snow and frozen areas. Op CLOCKWORK (Formally Exercise CLOCKWORK) has been running at Bardufoss for over 50 years and delivers Environmental Flying Qualifications, Cold Weather Survival, Tent Group Commanders and Snow and Ice driving courses to ensure that the personnel of the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) are trained to operate in the harshest of environments.

Rojoef Manuel

Safran to Continue Engine Support for Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters

The UK has awarded Safran Helicopter Engines a contract to extend support for Royal Navy Merlin medium-lift rotorcraft engines.

Mar- 2024 -

13 March

Air

A Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafale fighter aircraft flies above Qatar, after receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 31, 2020. This event built familiarity with the air-to-air refueling process with both air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

Rojoef Manuel

Safran Receives Support Contract for Qatari Rafale Engines

French aerospace company Safran has secured a contract to provide support for Qatar’s Rafale fighter jet engines.

Jan- 2024 -

8 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Spend $329M for Crucial Mirage 2000-5 Parts

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense will spend $329 million to purchase spare engine parts for its Mirage 2000-5 fleet.

Jun- 2023 -

23 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Greece Picks Safran’s Patroller for Tactical Drone Fleet

The Greek Army has selected French firm Safran Electronics & Defense to support its aging tactical drone force.

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