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Boar'head exercice with the British Army: FELIN makes European début

Sagem — 2012-04-12T13:18:15Z

Is it possible for soldiers to shoot better and more accurately, even further and in total darkness, without getting lost and while staying connected with fellow troops at all times? Operational and technical revolution, FELIN has been designed as a system that fulfills these crucial needs of an infantry force. This capability has been demonstrated during a combined training conducted by the British Army – the 5 Scott - and a company of the 8th RPIMA, a marine infantry paratrooper regiment of the French Army, now fully equipped with FELIN.

Developed and produced by Sagem, FELIN is a high-tech integrated equipment suite for soldier modernization programs and chosen by the French army for all infantry units. France has ordered 22,600 FELIN systems, now being shipped, and several French army regiments are already equipped. The system saw its first foreign deployment last December in Afghanistan, with the La Fayette Task Force, where it has quickly proven its effectiveness in a critical theater that harbors particularly insidious threats.

The capabilities of FELIN were recently put to the test in Europe for at the first time, from February 13 to 17 at the huge Otterburn military base in northern England, in the mountains near Scotland. For a full week, this vast range, swept alternately by the winds of the Atlantic and the North Sea, welcomed a joint French-British infantry exercise dubbed "Boar's Head". One unique feature of this exercise was that the French army dispatched a company from the 8th marine infantry paratrooper regiment (RPIMA), based in Castres, that was fully outfitted with FELIN systems, having taken delivery of their complete consignment in November 2011. Rounding out the tactical familiarization phase for FELIN, in joint maneuvers with the 5th company of the Royal Scottish Regiment from Canterbury, the 140 marines from the 8th regiment were able to use all components of the FELIN system during these exercises. They were operating under particularly realistic conditions because the Otterburn base combines operations in the open field with target shooting using live ammunition, making it a venue unique in Europe.

For the 1st company in the 8th regiment, the program started with individual shooting, working in 2-man teams, then in combat platoons and sections, and closing out with synthesis exercises mobilizing an entire company. The different exercise themes were inspired by feedback from current operations, and included offensive reconnaissance, assault and defensive actions, both day and night. At the company level, the 140 FELIN-equipped solders were backed by a fire support group from the British army, including three Land Rover Type 110 WMIK vehicles. The Land Rover WMIKs are heavily armed, with 12.7 and 7.62 mm machine guns, 40 mm grenade launchers and Javelin or Milan missiles.

C2, at the heart of FELIN maneuvers

"During combat, we have a tremendous C2 tool enabling us to follow the tactical situation in real time," says a French platoon leader. "That's a direct result of the soldier's individual radio, the RIF, and the Sitcomde tactical tablet – the Battle Management System of FELIN - for dismounted warfighters. Thanks to our new optronic aiming sight, after having detected, a target can be engaged at a range of 800 meters. These are the keys services to the system's value added. ” Battle management system of FELIN, the Sitcomde system comprises a computer and software, a touch pad, a man-machine interface to receive and transmit tactical messages. It allows quick consultation of maps at different scales, real-time geolocation monitoring of different combat groups and consultation of local tactical situations. In particular, this C2 system offers the Blue Force Tracking function from the individual GPS units integrated in all FELIN outfits, to avoid friendly fire. The Sitcomde can also transmit an infrared image acquired by a FELIN-equipped solider, either from his aiming sight or from JIM infrared binoculars. A captain in charge of the 1st company in the 8th regiment explains: "The C2 notably provides Blue Force Tracking from the individual GPS unit integrated in all FELIN systems. Based on the Sitcomde, the FELIN's C2 gives us real time savings in transmitting intelligence, and in the final analysis, more fluid maneuvers. With FELIN, we also have an advantage in terms of engaging and neutralizing our adversary, including with fixed bayonets." His positive evaluation is shared by his colleagues in the 1st Infantry Regiment, the first unit to be equipped with FELIN, now deployed in Afghanistan.

JIM LR multifunction binoculars, another operational revolution

Also in the spotlight at Otterburn was the introduction of Sagem's brand-new JIM LR (Long Range) portable multifunction infrared binoculars. They are now deployed by company leaders, reconnaissance and anti-tank support platoons and sharpshooter teams. The combat section leader has a medium-range version, the JIM MR. It differs from the JIM LR in having a non-cooled sensor, while the GPS function is provided directly by the soldier's individual radio, RIF. The JIM LR binoculars can be used to modernize infantry, special forces, protection and forward observer units. A total of 5,000 JIM LR are already in service or on order, including 2,000 in France, with the remainder for various export markets, including NATO countries, and most recently the British Army. Sagem's JIM is a modular family of imagers, with optional services and functions, depending on operational requirements. The latest version of JIM LR features a fusion function for IR and daytime images, to see through camouflage. Now an integral part of the digital battlefield, JIM binoculars give all services an ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) function for primary evaluation of tactical situations.

Six French army regiments are now equipped with FELIN systems. With Sagem as prime contractor, this program is continuing at a delivery rate of four regiments per year. FELIN is currently the only integrated warfighter system in volume production in Europe, that is also combat proven in some of the most demanding theaters of operation.

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Helidax EC120 helicopters with Sagem cockpit display systems pass milestone of 30,000 flight-hours

Sagem — 2012-04-10T09:02:42Z

Paris, April 10th, 2012

The 36 light EC120B helicopters deployed by Helidax, featuring Sagem's Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) and autopilots, have passed the milestone of 30,000 hours. Helidax, a joint subsidiary of the DCI group and INAER, was created as a public private partnership (PPP) for the French Army's Light Aviation flight school.

The ICDS glass cockpit provided by Sagem (Safran group) for the EC120B perfectly meets the expectations of the military flight instructors and student pilots from this school. After completing their training, the pilots will join the French army air arm, air force, navy, national gendarmerie or the Belgian army. The avionics system provided by Sagem for Helidax's EC120B helicopters is operated under certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Sagem's ICDS for EC120 helicopters is compatible with night vision goggles (NVG), and is a key to training student pilots in the demanding environment faced by modern combat helicopters (the NH-90 and Tiger in particular), for both day and night operations.

The ICDS features a multifunction display (MFD) of flight data, including navigation, engine readings, coupling with the PA85 two-axis autopilot, traffic management map and weather information. This data is also integrated in the digital attitude and heading reference system (AHRS). Depending on the cockpit design, the screens in the ICDS system can be installed in portrait or landscape mode. The ICDS has been certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States.

Sagem's ICDS has also been chosen to modernize the French air force's Xingu twin-turboprop trainers, and for the AVIC AC311 helicopter in China.

(1) Helidax is a subsidiary of the DCI group and INAER, participating in a public private partnership for the Basic Training School of Light Army Aviation.
(2) Department of Transportation; Federal Aviation Administration.

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Sagem, a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,500 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité.
For more information: www.sagem-ds.com

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Sagem to supply EOMS-NG optronic system for French navy frigates

Sagem — 2012-03-30T13:47:17Z

Paris, March 30, 2012

Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract with French naval shipyard DCNS, under French defense procurement agency DGA as contracting authority, for the modernization of fire control systems on six Floréal class surveillance frigates. The modernization will be based on Sagem's new-generation Electro-Optical Multifunction System (EOMS-NG).

Developed and produced by Sagem, the EOMS-NG is a high-performance optronic system. It is a single unit, integrating day-night IRST (infrared search and track) type passive panoramic observation, identification, tracking and fire control. It will be operated from a dedicated work station of the operations room.

Replacing the current Najir optronic system, the EOMS-NG will provide fire control for the Floréal class ships' 100mm gun, their main artillery piece, and will contribute to their tactical situation awareness and the self-defense of the ship. The system features very short reaction time between detection and engagement, and is particularly well suited to fighting piracy and illicit traffic. Its panoramic observation concept is the equivalent of 100 fixed cameras.

This contract from DCNS, prime contractor for the modernization of the fire control system on Floréal class frigates, is a significant success for Sagem's new range of shipborne optronic systems.

The first Floréal class frigate will be outfitted by the end of 2012.

The EOMS-NG system is also in production for the six Baynunah class corvettes to be deployed by the United Arab Emirates, and it is integrated in the DCSN's new Gowind class offshore patrol vessel, L'Adroit. Australia has ordered 29 Vampir NG infrared tracking systems, derived from the EOMS-NG, for its navy's new LHD helicopter carriers, air defense destroyers and Anzac class frigates.

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Sagem , a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,500 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité.
For more information: www.sagem-ds.com

Sagem at Defexpo 2012

Sagem — 2012-03-28T09:29:40Z

Sagem (company of the Safran Group) is working close to the Indian forces, the DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation), and the industries of the aerospace and defence sector. Part of several major military programs in India, the company supplies navigation, avionics and optronics systems for air, land and sea combat platforms, including combat aircraft and helicopters.

Proud to be present at Defexpo 2012, Sagem displays on its stand ( HALL 12 A) a comprehensive range of equipments and solutions for intelligence, surveillance, targeting, navigation, engagement and combat :

AASM precision guided air-to–ground modular armament

The Sagem AASM comprises a guidance kit and range augmentation kit integrated on a standard bomb. It exists in three versions: GPS/INS, GPS/INS and infrared, GPS/INS and laser, the latest to engage mobile targets with outstanding accuracy. AASM includes 125, 250, 500 and 1,000 kg versions. Day or night, all weather, AASM can be released at low altitude and can also be fired off-axis. Its range exceeds 60 km. In 2009, the French MoD awarded Sagem a contract for 3,400 AASMs. AASM has been intensively used during NATO operation Unified Protector by Rafale omnirole fighters against high value targets, for close air support missions in time sensitive targeting mode, and for the destruction of enemy air defenses.

VIGY Observer

A new day/night surveillance system developed by Sagem, VIGY Observer is mainly designed for light ships. Installed on a gyro-stabilized platform, it integrates a 3rd -generation IR sensor, color TV camera with zoom, and an eye safe laser rangefinder.

SIGMA 30 and SIGMA 40

Sagem Ring-laser gyro for combat platforms, SIGMA INS offers a high level of performance in severe environments. SIGMA 30 is dedicated for artillery systems. It is combat proven on the CAESAR artillery system. Designed for naval platforms, SIGMA 40, thanks to its modular architecture, is ideal for the modernization of existing vessels. SIGMA 40 XP is the dedicated version to submarines. Sigma 40 familly is in service with more than 300 ships of more than 30 navies. It has been selected to modernise the French nuclear attack submarines and the SSk of the Republic of Korea Navy.

FELIN & Sword

A integrated system for the dismounted soldier, FELIN is currently fielded in the French Army: six regiments being operational end of 2011, a total of 22 600 systems being planned. Aiming sight for the soldier, Sword is an optronic equipment that can improve significantly firing precision and detection of the dismounted soldiers. Sword aiming sights are in full scale production for the FELIN program of the French Army. WASP and CM3. WASP and CM3 are optronic equipments and aiming sights that can improve operational effectiveness of light combat vehicles. Sagem is the main contractor of the FELIN program.

JIM LR

Sagem JIM LR is a day-night thermal imager that integrates GPS, eye-safe laser rangefinder and North seeker. JIM LR is interoperable with C2 systems. More than 4,500 JIM LR are in service or on order, especially NATO forces, including more than 2,000 by French forces. JIM LR is combat proven. JIM LR has just been selected by the British Army.

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Sagem's JIM LR binoculars win Long Range Thermal Imager contract for British army

Sagem — 2012-03-27T15:03:37Z

Paris, March 27, 2012

On February 3, 2012, the British Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S*), awarded Sagem (Safran group) a major contract for JIM LR (Long Range) multifunction infrared binoculars for its “Long Range Thermal Imager Programme”, worth a total of £5 million (6 millions Euros).

Developed and produced by Sagem, JIM LR incorporates in a single portable optronics package a number of advanced features, including day/night (infrared) vision, rangefinding, laser pointer, North seeker, GPS and data transmission. Used for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions, JIM LR binoculars will significantly expand the capabilities of British infantry units.

The decisive factors in the DE&S's selection were the JIM LR proven operability in severe combat environments, detection and identification performance, and a complete multimedia service designed to support a real-time intelligence cycle.

The JIM LR binoculars for the British army will incorporate new functions enabling users to successfully carry out their missions, in particular when facing asymmetrical threats:
Image fusion between the infrared and visible channels, to penetrate camouflage during the day, along with all-weather vision (through smoke, etc.).
Ability to record images and videos via a USB port.

Sagem will also provide training for users and maintenance staff.

Several NATO forces deploy JIM LR binoculars in their infantry, artillery, intelligence, special-mission, border and coast guard units. With this latest international contract, there are now nearly 5,000 JIM LRs in service or on order worldwide, including 2,000 with French armed forces. Winning this coveted program award also confirms Sagem's leadership in portable optronics equipment for front-line combat units.

* Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is the British Ministry of Defence department in charge of equipment procurement and support for all armed forces. It is based in Bristol.

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Sagem , a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,500 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité.
For more information: www.sagem-ds.com

Sagem wins maintenance contract for Sperwer drones deployed by French army

Sagem — 2012-02-27T16:17:33Z

Paris, February 27 th, 2012.

Sagem (Safran group) has just signed a contract with SIMMAD (1), on behalf of the French Ministry of Defense, to provide in-service maintenance for the Sperwer SDTI tactical drone systems deployed by the French army.

The contract covers all maintenance, repair and technical support services for systems in service with the army until 2014.

It also includes an order with Robonic Oy, the Finnish subsidiary of Sagem, for two Kontio towed pneumatic catapult systems (type MC2555LLR). Lighter and smaller than the first-generation catapults, these units will reduce the system's footprint, decrease operating costs, facilitate catapult operations, and increase the payload to extend the drone's endurance.

In addition to the new catapults, Sagem has made other upgrades to improve the system's capabilities and meet the army's evolving needs: integration of NATO standard 4609 interoperability modems in the ground stations, higher-performance aircraft, and the delivery of portable remote video terminals (RVT) to improve image reception.

Sagem's Dijon and Poitiers plants will produce the optronics modules for this contract, while the company's Montluçon plant will work on the ground segment and the aircraft.

Sperwer drones have been deployed in Afghanistan since 2003 to support NATO's air-land forces. In the French army, they are operated by the 61st Artillery Regiment, which has been deployed in Afghanistan since November 28.

Sagem has produced 25 complete Sperwer tactical drone systems to date, including 140 aircraft.

(1) SIMMAD (Structure Intégrée de Maintien en conditions opérationnelles des Matériels Aéronautiques) is a joint services entity, reporting to French air force headquarters, that overseas maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft deployed by the armed forces.

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Sagem, a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,000 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité.
For more information: www.sagem-ds.com

Sagem (Safran group) selected by Embraer for KC-390 horizontal stabilizer trim system

Sagem — 2012-01-20T08:53:00Z

Paris, January 20, 2012

Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security has chosen the actuator system made by Sagem (Safran group) for the horizontal stabilizer trim system (HSTS) on their new KC-390 military transport and tanker aircraft. The first flight of the KC-390 is scheduled for 2014.

The horizontal stabilizer trim system enables the pilot to control the horizontal stabilizer trim as efficiently as possible to keep the aircraft's attitude stable, while also minimizing the aerodynamic control forces to fly the plane. The HSTS makes a critical contribution to flight safety, and the innovative solution developed by Sagem, with electrically-driven actuators, offers more efficient electronic control of the system.

The decisive factors in Embraer's choice of this system were the Sagem's cost competitiveness and the proven ability of the company to produce a high-performance and integrated system.

According to Sagem Chairman and CEO Philippe Petitcolin, " Embraer's choice confirms the technology decisions we have made concerning next-generation electrical actuators. Our system selected for this aircraft fully reflects the emerging concept of 'more electric' aircraft. Another feature is its dual technology compatibility, since it will be equally at home on tomorrow's military or civil aircraft."

The development work on this new system will be carried out at Sagem's R&D center in Massy, near Paris.

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Sagem , a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,000 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité.
For more information: www.sagem-ds.com

Sagem's Sigma 30 navigation and pointing system chosen to modernize M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems for three European armies

Sagem — 2012-01-18T09:45:00Z

Paris, January 18 th, 2012

Sagem (Safran group) has won a contract from Cassidian (an EADS company) to supply Sigma 30 navigation and pointing systems to modernize the self-propelled M270 Mars MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) artillery systems deployed by the armies of Germany, Italy and France.

Five artillery regiments in these three armies will be upgraded to the GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) standard.

Based on digital laser gyro technology, Sagem's Sigma 30 is a high-performance land navigation and artillery pointing system designed to operate in even the harshest environments. A component of the EFCS (European Fire Control System) integrated in the rocket launcher system, it is a critical part of today's artillery systems, enabling the very high-precision firing of new unitary warhead rockets to a range of several dozens of km, including in electronic warfare environment. The Sigma 30 system will be coupled to a hardened, latest-generation SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module) type GPS receiver.

Sagem's selection in this tripartite program further consolidates its offering of laser-gyro guidance systems for state-of-the-art artillery systems deployed by NATO, in Europe and the Middle East: Caesar (Nexter Systems) and Archer (BAE Systems) artillery systems, and 2R2M mobile mortars (Thales).

Artillery solutions by Sagem are now deployed by armies in some 20 countries and cover a wide range of requirements: forward observation systems, networked optronic sensors, navigation and pointing systems, fire control, computers, digital mapping and systems integration.

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Sagem , a high-tech company in the Safran group, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and military markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe through the Safran group, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,000 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Sagem is the commercial name of the company Sagem Défense Sécurité. For more information: www.sagem-ds.com