First launch of Sagem AASM missile with terminal laser guidance a success

On June 17, 2010, Sagem (Safran group) and the French defense procurement agency DGA successfully carried out the first launch of a 250 kg AASM modular air-to-ground weapon with terminal laser guidance, in a demonstrator version.

Sagement Patroller™ long-endurance surveillance drone completes fourth series of tests

The Patroller™ medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone built by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its latest series of tests, validating overall system operation. Carried out at the Istres air base in southwest France from May 26 to July 2, 2010, these tests included ten qualification flights in manned operational mode, and five flights in drone mode, without a pilot (1).

European Security directory : 3rd Edition

European Security directory : 3rd Edition

Safran inaugurates new R&D center near Paris, Massy site offers world-class expertise in electronics and safety-critical software

Jean-Paul Herteman, Chief Executive Officer of Safran, today inaugurated Sagem’s new “François Hussenot” facility, the main Research & Development center for the Safran Electronics division, in Massy, near Paris. Also attending the ceremony was Vincent Delahaye, mayor of Massy.