Safran Awarded French Navy Submarine and Missile Inertial Navigation System Contracts
Safran Electronics & Defense has secured multiple contracts to supply inertial navigation systems for French nuclear deterrence platforms. These include the Global Navigation System for third-generation SSBNs, enabling extended autonomous underwater navigation without GNSS recalibration. Safran will also provide the new CI4 inertial navigation unit with HRG Dual Core technology for the M51.4 missile, enhancing accuracy in a more compact package. Additionally, HRG Dual Core technology will be integrated into Rafale fighter aircraft starting with the F4 standard.
Why it matters
The systems enable extended autonomous navigation for submarines and enhanced accuracy for missiles, supporting France's nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Source: Naval News — read the original
Source published 4 Nov 2026, 17:44 UTC