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Le Monde: Safran guidance system integrated for more than a year on Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile

Le Monde reports that Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile has been using a Safran guidance system that was integrated for more than a year. The disclosure links Safran’s guidance technology directly to Ukraine’s long-range strike capability and points to sustained engineering work ahead of fielding.

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2026-07-08T01:58:56.711744-07:00

Reuters

Rebound JV: Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos to build Dunkirk large-scale SAF plant

13 Sources

2026-06-09T01:14:31.411156-07:00

FlightGlobal

SIA Engineering and Safran to launch full-service CFM LEAP engine MRO JV in Singapore

8 Sources

2026-06-07T21:43:33.992265-07:00

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Delta weighs scrapping its Airbus A321neo lie-flat Business Class over certification delays

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2026-06-02T00:03:20.443055-07:00

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AeroTime

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Le Monde: Safran guidance system integrated for more than a year on Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile Le Monde reports that Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile has been using a Safran guidance system that was integrated for more than a year. The disclosure links Safran’s guidance technology directly to Ukraine’s long-range strike capability and points to sustained engineering work ahead of fielding.

2026-07-08T01:58:56.711744-07:00

Le Monde: Safran guidance system integrated for more than a year on Ukraine’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile

Reuters

11 sources

Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav Safran has begun exclusive acquisition negotiations for French sea-drone and autonomous-navigation company Exail Technologies, valuing the deal at about €2.19bn–€2.2bn (reported around €2.5B). The transaction follows prior Safran moves in defense software and sensors, including Preligens, Orolia and Cilas.

2026-06-26T06:12:41.425090-07:00

Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav

FlightGlobal

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EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE Group and Safran signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to deepen collaboration and broaden joint work across their portfolios. EDGE opened new production sites in France as it pursues greater European prime standing, while Safran and EDGE also plan joint ventures around Hammer precision weapons and UAV-related efforts.

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

Breaking Defense

19 sources

France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029 The French defense ministry says a consortium of MBDA and Safran has won the contract for the next long-range rocket artillery capability, replacing France’s current LRU system. If timelines hold, the first Thundart units are slated for delivery from 2029, with France entering “exclusive” negotiations.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00

France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029

safran-group.com

6 sources

Safran Electronics & Defense to invest nearly €50M in new Ludwigsburg defense equipment facility, creating 200 jobs Safran Electronics & Defense plans to invest nearly €50 million in Germany to expand and consolidate its defense-equipment activities in Ludwigsburg. The company says the new facility will strengthen its industrial and technological footprint, while adding around 200 jobs and boosting production capabilities for FOG and PNT-related functions.

2026-06-09T01:26:58.988507-07:00

Safran Electronics & Defense to invest nearly €50M in new Ludwigsburg defense equipment facility, creating 200 jobs

Reuters

13 sources

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Rebound JV: Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos to build Dunkirk large-scale SAF plant Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos have agreed to form Rebound, a joint venture aimed at developing a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility at the Port of Dunkirk in northern France. The partners frame the project around scaling SAF supply through dedicated plant development.

2026-06-09T01:14:31.411156-07:00

Rebound JV: Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos to build Dunkirk large-scale SAF plant

FlightGlobal

8 sources

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SIA Engineering and Safran to launch full-service CFM LEAP engine MRO JV in Singapore SIA Engineering Company and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a joint-venture agreement to establish a full-fledged CFM LEAP engine overhaul shop in Singapore. The JV will support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B maintenance, with SIAEC’s existing LEAP “quick turn” operations at Changi North integrated into the new facility.

2026-06-07T21:43:33.992265-07:00

SIA Engineering and Safran to launch full-service CFM LEAP engine MRO JV in Singapore

Reuters

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Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032 Safran plans to invest €120 million at its Montluçon site in central France to triple production of hemispherical resonator gyroscopes (HRGs) by 2032, a GPS-independent navigation sensor line. The expansion includes the creation of more than 150 jobs, per Safran CEO Olivier Andriès.

2026-06-07T00:43:07.115094-07:00

Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032