Sagem Défense Sécurité modernizes the navigation system of the Collins submarines of Australia
Paris - Le Bourget – Euronaval - October 24, 2006 -- Australian Government’s Defence Material Organisation (Commonwealth of Australia) chose Sagem Défense Sécurité (SAFRAN Group) to modernize the navigation systems of the Australian Navy’s six Collins class submarines.
As part of this program, Sagem Défense Security will deliver 11 new SIGMA 40XP gyrolaser INS necessary to equip the entire fleet of Collins submarines.
With this the Australian Navy has reaffirmed its trust in Sagem Défense Sécurité, from whom it ordered in 2003 three SIGMA 40XP systems for evaluation purposes, integrated inside its Land Based Test Site with the Replacement Combat System and onboard a first vessel of this class of submarines.
Developed by Sagem Défense Sécurité, 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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