Safran subsidiary Sagem has teamed with DCI (France’s Defense Conseil International) to offer turnkey airborne surveillance solutions using the Diamond DA42 manned twin or the Sagem Patroller tactical UAV. DCI is the French government defense services agency that provides aircrew, training and support to various customers of French defense equipment. The pair said their collaboration is aimed at both French and export markets.
The Patroller is equipped with Sagem’s Euroflir high-end 410 electro-optical/infrared sensor turret. The DA42 will be equipped with this or the slightly less capable Euroflir 350.
Sagem also announced a contract to upgrade 55 Euroflir 350 sensors on the French military’s Cougar and Caracal helicopters. A new Matis infrared imager with continuous zoom function will be added, offering longer range.