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Safran Electronics & Defense and Baykar—a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles—have sealed a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in smart weapons and advanced navigation technologies. By joining forces, Safran leverages its renowned expertise in observation, navigation and timing, while Baykar brings its world-class experience in field-proven UAVs.
This agreement focuses on co-developing integrated solutions that combine optronic sensors, navigation systems, and guided weapon capabilities for both drone and air-to-ground missions. As a highlight, Baykar’s TB2 drones will be equipped with Safran’s cutting-edge Euroflir electro-optical system, dramatically strengthening their surveillance, targeting, and reconnaissance performance.
Both companies will actively promote these advanced solutions to their global customer base, reinforcing their collaboration across technology, operations, and commercial activities.
Alexandre Ziegler, Head of the Defense Business Unit at Safran Electronics & Defense, stated: “With the integration of our advanced Euroflir optronic systems and our world-class position, navigation, timing technologies into Baykar’s TB2 drones, we’re taking operational performance to the next level. Together with Baykar, we are proud to offer high levels of precision and intelligence for TB2 drones, helping to improve tactical UAV missions across the defense sector.”
Haluk Bayraktar, General Manager of Baykar, highlighted: “The Memorandum of Understanding signed with Safran Electronics & Defense represents a significant milestone in advancing our strategic cooperation. Through this partnership, we aim to deliver innovative solutions and create new opportunities in the market.”
This milestone partnership paves the way for new joint initiatives and a stronger international presence in the defense market.
