Safran Electronics & Defense is a world leader in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both civil and military markets. No.1 in Europe and No.3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems used in air, land and naval applications, it is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe, Safran Electronics & Defense and its subsidiaries employ 7,850 people in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America and South America. The company’s products are deployed worldwide on more than 1,000 ships, 25,000 land vehicles and 10,000 aircraft.