Pen Aviation, a leading drone systems developer both in France and in Asia, and Safran Electronics & Defense are pleased to announce the signing of an addendum to their partnership, building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) initially signed in 2024, which laid the foundation for a strategic collaboration to advance the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector.

This new agreement expands the scope of cooperation between the two companies to include Safran’s new line of compact airborne electro-optical systems (EOS), with Pen Aviation committing to become the launch customer for these lightweight systems, complementing the legacy EuroflirTM 410.

This agreement is an important step for Safran Electronics & Defense, creating new opportunities in the fast-growing drone market and strengthening its role as a reliable partner for advanced surveillance solutions.

Pen Aviation, based in France and Malaysia, is a key player in the regional drone ecosystem, developing a comprehensive family of UAVs ranging from 20 kg to 1,360 kg. Building on the successful collaboration around the Euroflir™ 410, the addendum formalizes Pen Aviation’s interest in equipping its platforms with Safran’s new generation of small-size, high-performance optronic systems.

“Innovation has always been at the heart of our strategy, driving us to embrace and integrate cutting-edge technologies that support operational excellence and sovereignty. With this agreement, we are enhancing our ability to meet new needs and seize opportunities in the fast-growing drone market, while reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for advanced surveillance solutions.” Said Alexandre Ziegler, Executive Vice President, Defense Division of Safran Electronics & Defense.

“This advancement significantly expands our capability to deliver mission-ready solutions across our UAV fleet portfolio. By integrating Safran’s new compact electro-optical system (EOS), we can now outfit lighter UAVs without sacrificing performance. This gives our customers greater mission flexibility, reduced additional payload limitations, and improved effectiveness in challenging environments. Whether in logistics, surveillance, search and rescue, or other high-demand operations, this capability allows us to respond to evolving mission requirements with greater agility and lower risk, while continuing to uphold the reliability and technical excellence that define both Pen Aviation and Safran” said Jean Bernard Boura, Managing Director at Pen Aviation and President of Pen Group, Pen Aviation’s holding company.

With this partnership, Pen Aviation confirms its commitment to integrating best-in-class technologies into its UAV platforms, while Safran Electronics & Defense takes a decisive step toward expanding its footprint in Asia, supporting both innovation and sovereignty.

About Pen Aviation:

Pen Aviation Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of PEN GROUP SAS and offers services (consultancy, aircraft sales, charter, investment) and design and manufacturing of certified unmanned automated systems (UAS) under PEN UAS©, the group’s brand. PEN UAS offers a holistic ecosystem solution to governmental bodies and private sector entities providing customized solutions tailored to their needs. PEN UAS combines the strength of Pen Aviation in complex automated systems design and DGMIND© in automated complex business and operational processes for UAV operations businesses. DGMIND© is developed by DGMIND SAS, a spin-off company of Pen Aviation Sdn. Bhd and subsidiary of PEN GROUP SAS, which offers a comprehensive suite of digital services through its automated solution platform, efficiently managing drone fleets resulting in scalable and profitable drone fleet operation businesses.

For more information, visit www.penaviation.com or contact Rebecca at rebecca@penaviation.com

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About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport is becoming increasingly environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on every continent, the Group employs 100,000 people and generated sales of €27.3 billion in 2024. Safran holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets.

Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers embedded intelligence solutions that enable them    to understand their environment, reduce mental workload, and ensure trajectory control even in critical situations, across all domains: land, sea, air, and space. The company leverages the expertise of its 15,000 employees to serve three key functions: observe, decide, and guide, catering to both civil and military markets.

For more information: www.safran-group.com and www.safran-electronics-defense.com / Follow @Safran and @SafranElecDef on Twitter

Press Contact:

Relations médias Safran Electronics & Defense, Lucie Bâton, lucie.baton@safrangroup.com , +33 6 30 27 71 41