Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly 50 million euros in Germany to expand its defence-equipment industrial footprint, relocating operations from Murr to Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg. The new site is due to become operational in early 2028.
The project centres on a new defence equipment facility, described by Safran as a centre of excellence, and is expected to create 200 jobs. Hiring will focus on engineering, production, quality control and sales, adding local industrial capacity as the company builds out its German presence.
Safran said the investment is intended to support production and maintenance work linked to fibre-optic gyroscopes and positioning, navigation and timing systems. Announcing the move in Berlin, the company framed the project as part of its effort to expand its Made in Germany offering and support technological sovereignty in Germany.