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Aerospace and defense technology group
safran-group.com- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Founded year
- 2005
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 75,000+
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Latest news about Safran
In short: Safran achieved double-digit revenue growth in early 2026 and confirmed its full-year targets while investing heavily in production and innovation.
Company announcements
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Safran enters share buyback agreement
Safran agrees to repurchase shares worth up to €375 million from April 27 to July 8, 2026, as part of a €5 billion program.
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Safran launches Safran Explore – Smart Materials program
It identifies and supports startups and SMEs in advanced materials, manufacturing, and sustainability challenges. Applications close June 5.
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Safran contributes expertise to Artemis II mission
Safran's WeTrack® tracks Orion capsule, providing video systems, ground communications, and solar panel motors for success.
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Safran upgrades forging capabilities at Gennevilliers site
Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150 million in a 30,000-ton press, creating 130 jobs from 2026 and doubling production by 2035 for LEAP and military engines.
Media coverage
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MBDA and Safran validate long-range land strike
Eighteen months after the awarding of a study contract by the DGA, the European missile manufacturer and the electronics company carried out a demonstration firing of their rocket launcher...
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Explosion in a Safran factory near Toulouse: the prosecutor's office opens an investigation, where does the case stand?
An explosion occurred in a Safran factory in Blagnac, near Toulouse, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The prosecutor's office indicates that an investigation has been opened...
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Safran's Bellanger On Historic RISE Certification
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted its first-ever type certificate for an electric propulsion unit in February 2025, certifying Safran's ENGINeUS 100B1 125-kW...
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Two people injured in explosion at Safran Group factory, French media, company...
Two people were injured in an explosion at a Safran Group factory in southwestern France on Tuesday, the company said. A spokesperson said the incident...
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