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Safran

Aerospace and defense technology group

safran-group.com

Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded year: 2005
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 75,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Safran

In short: Safran achieved record H1 2026 financial results and secured major defense contracts for French missile and rocket systems.

Company announcements

April 24 Safran

Safran enters share buyback agreement

Safran agrees to repurchase shares worth up to €375 million from April 27 to July 8, 2026, as part of a €5 billion program.

April 22 Safran

Safran launches Safran Explore – Smart Materials program

It identifies and supports startups and SMEs in advanced materials, manufacturing, and sustainability challenges. Applications close June 5.

April 13 Safran

Safran contributes expertise to Artemis II mission

Safran's WeTrack® tracks Orion capsule, providing video systems, ground communications, and solar panel motors for success.

April 13 Safran

Safran upgrades forging capabilities at Gennevilliers site

Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150 million in a 30,000-ton press, creating 130 jobs from 2026 and doubling production by 2035 for LEAP and military engines.

Media coverage

September 11 L'Essentiel de l'Éco

Rafale F5: France must decide everything before December - L'Essentiel de l'Éco

Radar, engine, self-protection: the DGA ordered this summer the Rafale F5 equipment from Dassault, Thales, MBDA and Safran. The firm commitment is expected...

September 10 MSN

France has made its choice, and it is Thundart, from Safran and MBDA, that will be its next long-range missile

The Thundart missile, developed by Safran and MBDA, has just been officially notified by the Directorate General of Armaments to be the next strike system...

September 10 Opex 360

The contract for the Army's multiple rocket launcher futures has been awarded to MBDA and Safran

On June 15, at the EuroSatory land-air armament exhibition, the Minister of Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin, made known that the General Directorate...

September 10 La Tribune

The launch of the Rafale F5 is set to renew France's air-based nuclear deterrent

Dassault Aviation, Thales, MBDA and Safran have received contracts covering navigation, data links, radar, electronic warfare and the...

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