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Safran Landing Systems has signed on to design and produce wheels, hydro-mechanical equipment, and brakes systems for the Eurodrone UAS reconnaissance program led by Airbus Defence and Space.
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The Eurodrone program aims to develop a medium altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system designed for service with France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
The first all-European unmanned aerial prototype is scheduled in 2024, with a first flight expected in 2026 and delivery of the first aircraft planned for 2029.
Safran Landing Systems chief executive officer François Bastin said the contract, comprised of 60 shipsets and equipment, will support braking control module to be developed by Safran Electronics & Defense.
“We are proud to work on this program with Airbus Defence and Space,” he said.
“It’s an opportunity to demonstrate both our know-how and ability to develop the technologies that will equip this unprecedented new military system.
“We are looking forward to meeting a number of technical challenges on this program, especially weight reduction, and delivering the best possible value proposition to our customer.”
Safran Electronics & Defense has also won a contract from Leonardo to develop and supply the high-performance EuroflirTM 610 electro-optical (optronic) system for the Eurodrone.
The Eurodrone is the first unmanned aerial system designed for flight in non-segregated airspace and provides potential uses in homeland operations, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.
The program is being managed by Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d'Armement with Dassault Aviation, Leonardo, and Airbus Spain as participating industry partners.
