Safran Defense & Space

Safran Defense and Space is the United States defense business of Safran. The website describes it as an American defense company that delivers mission critical capabilities. These help warfighters stay ahead of changing threats on land, in the air, at sea, in cyber and in space. Its tagline is Breaking Barriers and Going Beyond.

The electro optical and infrared, or EO/IR, and laser systems serve dismounted soldier, airborne, naval, space and land vehicle operations. The site lists high performance cameras, sighting systems, laser designators and targeting pods. It also offers compact multi spectral solutions, platform solutions and OEM modules with custom options.

Testing and ground evaluation offers end to end testing solutions and performance analysis that help ensure real time mission readiness. Navigation and geospatial intelligence covers positioning, navigation and geospatial technologies. Fluid, fuel and oxygen systems support aircrews, passengers and medical applications on aircraft.

Space solutions cover space and ground systems that support satellite missions. The site lists onboard equipment, propulsion, optical payloads and ground systems. Recent news says Safran DSI propulsion helps stabilize Katalyst Space's NASA LINK mission.

Power and propulsion covers power and electric systems, engines and missile systems. In October 2026 Safran announced an investment to double capacity at its Grand Prairie, Texas facility, which makes turbojet engines for missiles and drones. The company's chief executive said this reflects Safran's partnership with the United States.

Other recent news includes three antenna systems contracts spanning land and sea, and the instrumentation of the industry's first hybrid electric aircraft flying above 30,000 feet with GE Aerospace. Careers pages cover work at Safran DSI, benefits, veterans and internships, and the company says it aims for an inclusive culture. The site also offers a newsletter signup, a media contact form and an event calendar. Its controlled information notice asks visitors not to submit classified, controlled or export controlled information through the contact form.

Services

• EO/IR and laser systems
• Testing and ground evaluation
• Space solutions
• Navigation and geospatial intelligence
• Fluid, fuel and oxygen systems
• Power and propulsion
• Infrared sensor cores
• Targeting pods
• Laser designators
• Sighting systems