Sagem
(Safran), the European leader in navigation systems and technologies,
has won a contract from French defense procurement agency DGA as prime
contractor for the modernization of the inertial navigation and alignment
system (SINA) on the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier. |
System
modernization mainly involves the replacement of the original gimbal
type inertial reference units by very-high-precision Sigma 40 laser
gyro inertial navigation units.
Sagem will gradually upgrade the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier
navigation system. The system will supply:
-navigation, guidance and attitude data in real time to the many onboard
systems involved;
-data allowing Rafale fighters to align their own laser gyro navigation
systems, also supplied by Sagem.
Sagem continues to work with French shipyard DCNS on the integration
of high-performance navigation systems that enhance the capabilities
of its shipborne weapon and combat systems. The company's expertise
is reflected in new functions, tested for effectiveness, and guaranteed
performance throughout the development and production cycle, all while
meeting the tight dead lines imposed by the Charles-de-Gaulle 's maintenance
schedule.
After completion of this program, the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier
will deploy a navigation system fully equivalent to new vessels already
equipped with Sagem's Sigma 40 system, including Mistral class BPC amphibious
assault ships, Horizon and Aquitaine frigates (FREMM program) and the
upcoming Suffren class nuclear attack submarines in the Barracuda program. |
French
Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle