Sagem Défense Sécurité completes the modernization of Norway's ULA submarines' INS
Paris - Le Bourget - Euronaval - October 23, 2006 -- On October 23, on the occasion of the Euronaval 2006 trade show, Sagem Défense Sécurité’s (SAFRAN Group) teams and representatives of the Norwegian Navy and Electronicon, a Norwegian corporate partner, completed the navigation system modernization program for ULA class submarines.
As part of the program, Sagem Défense Sécurité has supplied 12 SIGMA 40XP INS, each ULA class submarine being equipped with two navigation units. The program began in 2004 following international bidding. It came to a close on schedule in October 2006 to the satisfaction of the Norwegian Navy.
The SIGMA 40XP (eXtended Performance) gyrolaser INS is designed for new-generation military submarines or for modernizing existing vessels. SIGMA 40XP’s high level of performance is based on the gyrolaser technology developed by Sagem Défense Sécurité. Certified for the most demanding military naval standards, the system can resist shocks. It has high endurance when diving and is capable of operating in extremely severe magnetic environments without its performance being degraded.
To date, 25 navies across the globe have been equipped with Sagem Défense Sécurité INS.
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About Sagem Défense Sécurité
Sagem Défense Securité is a high-technology company in the SAFRAN Group. As a leading European defense and security electronics company in Europe, its business covers three main fields: navigation and aeronautics systems, where it is the world leader in helicopter flight control; optronics and air-land systems, where it is the European leader in surveillance and fire-control optronics; and the field of security, where it is the world leader in fingerprint-based biometrics.
Its equipment and integrated systems are used worldwide, helping to ensure air transport safety, secure data transmission, personal security and governmental defense capabilities at the highest level. Through the SAFRAN Group, Sagem Défense Sécurité is present on all continents.
For further information: www.sagem-ds.com
Contact:
Sagem Défense Sécurité
Philippe Wodka-Gallien
Press manager
Tel.: +33 (0)1 58 11 19 49
email : philippe.wodka-gallien@sagem.com
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