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What does Safran make for defense? — Safran
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What does Safran make for defense?

Safran of Paris makes the M88 engine powering every Rafale, the AASM Hammer guided bombs dropped by French and Ukrainian jets, and inertial navigation systems used across NATO. With $4.5B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), its optronics, landing gear and helicopter engines equip forces from France to India.

At a glance

CompanySafran
CountryFrance
HeadquartersParis
Arms revenue, 2023$4.5 billion (2023)

Flagship systems

Notable customers

Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting

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