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Safran and Theon Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Form a Joint Venture in Drone Optronics

Safran Electronics & Defense and Theon International have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture dedicated to the design, development, and marketing of embedded electro-optical and infrared systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. The partnership will combine the complementary strengths of both groups in a rapidly growing segment of the defense market.


Safran and Theon Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Form a Joint Venture in Drone Optronics

Lightweight Gimbals for Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting

The joint venture will bring together Safran Electronics & Defense's expertise in electro-optical systems and stabilized gimbals with Theon's in sensors and advanced optronic technologies. The developed solutions will target gimbals weighing less than 8 kilograms, intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as well as targeting applications for the defense and security markets.

The partners aim to offer platform-independent solutions, covering the entire operational spectrum and promoting large-scale deployment at controlled costs.

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Alexandre Ziegler, director of the Defense unit at Safran Electronics & Defense, stated that this partnership accelerates the development of next-generation solutions and consolidates the group's leadership in electro-optical systems, while also strengthening European technological sovereignty in a critical area of defense.

Christian Hadjiminas, founder and CEO of Theon, described this collaboration as a "major turning point" for his group, combining its strengths with those of a global leader in one of the most dynamic segments of the defense market.



Sector Défense · Aéronautique / spatiale · Industrie Aérospatiale


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Context

Period
  • Period: 2025
Key reported figures
  • Revenue: 31 189 M€
  • Revenue growth: 12,5 %
  • EBITDA: 6 318 M€
  • EBITDA margin: 20,3 %
  • Net income: 3 174 M€
  • Free cash flow: 3 921 M€
  • Dividend per share: 3,35 €
  • Payout ratio: 40 %
Guidance from the release
  • "2025 a été une année remarquable pour nos activités, portées par un trafic passagers record et une dynamique soutenue dans la défense."
  • Safran publie des résultats annuels 2025 solides: chiffre d'affaires consolidé de 31,189 milliards d'euros (+12,5 % YoY), résultat opérationnel courant consolidé de 4,787 milliards d'euros (+14,4 %), EBITDA de 6,318 milliards d'euros, cash-flow libre de 3,921 milliards d'euros; perspectives 2026: CA attendu en hausse de 12-15 %, COI entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros et FCF entre 4,4 et 4,6 milliards d'euros, ambi tions 2028 relevées.
Risks mentioned
  • Capacités de production de la chaîne d’approvisionnement
Opportunities identified
  • Croissance soutenue des activités d’après-vente et défense
  • Livraisons et contenu des services liés au LEAP et à l’aéronautique civile
  • Dynamique du trafic aérien favorable et extension des commandes dans la défense
Outlook / guidance
  • Expected revenue: Le chiffre d'affaires 2026 est attendu entre 12 % et 15 % de hausse par rapport à l'année 2025.
  • Expected EBITDA: EBITDA 2026 attendu entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros.
  • Management commentary: Pour 2026, Safran prévoit une croissance du chiffre d'affaires entre 12 % et 15 %, un résultat opérationnel courant entre 6,1 et 6,2 milliards d'euros et un flux de trésorerie libre entre 4,4 et 4,6 milliards d'euros, sous réserve de l'exécution des livraisons et du calendrier de paiement des États clients.

The information presented in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation, an incentive to buy or sell a financial asset, or investment advice. Readers are invited to conduct their own research before making any decision.

Investments in the stock market involve risks, including the risk of capital loss. Past performance of an asset or market is no guarantee of future results. Any investment decision should be made taking into account your personal financial situation, objectives and risk tolerance.

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