The Egyptian Navy has chosen Safran to equip 10 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) with advancedoptronic and navigation systems. NVL Egypt, a joint venture between Lürssen and the Governmentof Egypt (GOE), has selected Safran’s VIGY 4 optronic sights and Argonyx inertial navigationsystems to significantly bolster Egypt’s naval defense technology.
VIGY 4 (photo) is a compact, stabilized, long-range panoramic observation and sighting system. It candetect, identify and track threats. It is particularly efficient for operations in reduced visibility, in thedark and in difficult weather conditions, through fog for example, thanks to a SWIR (Short WaveInfraRed) channel. The VIGY 4 sight can also drive small and medium-caliber weapons.
Based on the HRG Crystal gyroscope technology, an innovation patented by Safran, the Argonyxinertial navigation system provides all the data essential for navigation. This advanced navigationsystem also offers a high level of performance in environment devoid of satellite navigation signals(GNSS-denied) and meets the most stringent requirements for stabilization of weapon systems.
“We are proud to contribute to the modernization of the Egyptian Navy. Our solutions will enhance theprecision and security of its maritime missions, thus affirming our commitment to supporting thesovereignty of States with our cutting-edge technologies,” said Alexandre Ziegler, Executive VP, Defense GBU of Safran Electronics & Defense.
These systems will be installed on OPVs, which will be constructed in Egypt by Alexandria Shipyard.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment andinteriors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world,where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
Safran has a global presence,with 92 000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world orregional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and ispart of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers on-board intelligence solutions allowing them tounderstand the environment, to reduce mental load and to guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, inall environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
