Safran and THEON sign MoU for UAV electro-optics joint venture
Safran Electronics & Defense and THEON signed a memorandum to pursue a joint venture for electro-optical systems for drones.
Evidence notes
- The proposed joint venture will focus on electro-optical systems for unmanned aircraft.
- Safran and THEON intend to combine sensor, optronics and defence-market capabilities to accelerate fielding.
- The memorandum sets the structure for creating the venture and developing UAV electro-optical solutions.
Company context
Defence optronics supplier producing night-vision, thermal-imaging and platform-mounted sensing systems.