Safran Landing Systems has secured a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide the wheels and brakes system for the Eurodrone, Europe’s new MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) reconnaissance drone. The contract involves designing, developing, qualifying, and producing the work package, which includes wheels, brakes, and hydro-mechanical equipment, as well as supplying the braking control module developed by Safran Electronics & Defense. The deal includes a total of 60 shipsets.
Safran Electronics & Defense has also been awarded a contract from Leonardo to develop and supply the high-performance EuroflirTM 610 electro-optical (optronic) system for the Eurodrone, further strengthening the company’s position in the market.