Sagem Defense, PARIS: Sagem Defense Securite (SAFRAN Group) has signed a contract to supply several VIGY 10 Mk III optronic systems to modernize the MMEA’s (Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency) surface ships.
The contract also includes training operators and maintenance for the systems, which will be delivered mid-2008.
Faced with intense international competition, VIGY 10 Mk III’s performance (range, image quality, gyrostabilized sighting, ease of use) was crucial in MMEA’s choice to reinforce its resources for rescue operations, policing and fighting criminal activity in Malaysia’s territorial waters.
VIGY 10 Mk III is a day/night optronic surveillance system developed and produced by Sagem Défense Sécurité to meet the needs of light vessels.
Sagem Défense Sécurité has provided naval forces in over 30 countries with more than 600 optronic units and systems. This contract confirms its position as a worldwide leader. The company offers surface ships and submarines equipment and systems that are capable of meeting a wide array of needs: navigation, alerts, surveillance, reconnaissance, engagement and self-protection.
Consisting of two divisions, Sagem Avionics and Sagem Optronics and Defense, Sagem Défense Sécurité is a high-technology company in SAFRAN Group. It is among the worldwide leaders in its respective businesses.
Sagem Avionics Division is present in two main areas: inertial navigation, where it is the leading European company and the third largest worldwide, and aeronautic systems, where it is the worldwide leader in helicopter flight control.
Sagem Optronics and Defense Division designs and develops thermal vision equipment and air-land systems. It is the European leader in surveillance and fire control optronics.
Through SAFRAN Group, Sagem Défense Sécurité is present on all continents.
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