Safran Electronics & Defence and ST Engineering have expanded their global cooperation into the defence domain through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). With the growth in the global defence market, the MoU will strengthen both partners’ cooperation across several areas including joint business development, technology integration, lifecycle support and sustainment services in order to meet customers’ operational requirements.

This expanded partnership brings together complementary capabilities to deliver integrated and mission-critical solutions in the land, air, sea and space domains in Asia Pacific and worldwide.

A key focus will be the integration of Safran’s core expertise in optronics, avionics and PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) electronics with ST Engineering’s domain expertise in integrated defence solutions to deliver high-performance solutions that address the global demand for technology-driven defence modernisation.

“As ST Engineering grows its international defence business, strengthening partnerships with international counterparts is aligned with our commitment to deliver advanced, mission-ready solutions to our customers. Such partnerships reinforce our position as a trusted partner of choice in the global defence industry. This MOU with Safran builds upon the strength of our existing collaboration and leverages the complementary technical expertise that both sides will bring to drive innovation and excellence across multiple domains,” said Mervyn Tan, President, Defence & Public Security, ST Engineering.

“ST Engineering and Safran Electronics & Defense have established a robust and reliable partnership in the worldwide aviation market. This MOU marks a significant expansion of this collaboration into the defence sector, demonstrating our strong commitment to mutual growth in this field . By combining our technological and industrial capabilities, we will jointly enhance innovation, operational readiness and lifecycle support thereby creating greater value and long-term capability for our customers,” said Alexandre Ziegler, Head of Defence Global Business Unit, Safran Electronics & Defense.

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world.

Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of over $11b in FY2024 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers on-board intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, to reduce mental load and to guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 19,000 for the civil and military markets.

In another development, Safran Electrical & Power unveiled Tuesday its new production and maintenance facility dedicated to aerospace electrical systems, located in the heart of the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore.

The ceremony was held with the Economic Development Board (EDB), JTC Corporation and the French Embassy in Singapore.

This new plant, which employs 70 people, specializes in the manufacturing and maintenance of power conversion and distribution equipment, batteries for customers such as Airbus, Boeing, ATR, as well as major airline companies such as Singapore Airlines, Air China and Japan Airlines.

The facility has fully started its production and maintenance activities, after receiving the approvals of the major international aeronautical authorities: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new site strengthens Safran Electrical & Power's position as a reference player in the regional aerospace electrical sector.

Safran has been active in Singapore for more than 45 years in the aerospace and defense markets. With its 900 employees spread over five production or maintenance facilities, Safran is a major player in the local industry, particularly in services for landing gear, evacuation slides, on-board electronic systems and helicopter engines.