Safran and MSI-Defence Systems Agree to Develop Counter-Drone Systems

Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and promote counter-drone systems combining Safran sights with MSI’s naval and land gun systems.

Key details

• The collaboration covers MSI’s SEAHAWK naval systems and TERRAHAWK land systems.
• A reported initial contract for a NATO European navy covers SEAHAWK DS30M 30 mm mounts for mine countermeasure vessels.
• Safran is expected to supply sighting systems for the mounts, with deliveries planned for 2027.
• The planned configuration includes Safran’s VIGEO naval sight, which provides day-and-night target acquisition, laser ranging and fire-control functions.
• Safran’s counter-drone offerings include Skyjacker, a system described as using jamming or remote takeover against unmanned threats.

The planned SEAHAWK DS30M configuration pairs a 30 mm mount with Safran’s VIGEO sight.

Why it matters

The cooperation spans naval and land applications, and MSI is expected to offer Safran’s sight portfolio with its systems. VIGEO combines target acquisition, range measurement and fire-control functions in a sight mounted on the gun.