Sagem’s SIGMA 40 selected by Norway

Sagem (Safran) has won a competitive tender issued by the Royal Norwegian Navy to modernise the navigation system on its three Nordkapp class offshore patrol vessels. These armed, helicoptercarrier patrol boats displace more than 3,300 metric tons, and will be fitted with Sagem’s SIGMA 40 laser gyro navigation systems. Developed and produced by Sagem, the SIGMA 40 is a laser-gyro inertial system designed to guarantee high-precision navigation even in the harshest environments. A completely standalone unit, the SIGMA 40 contributes to the effectiveness of shipborne systems and also to the success of even the most demanding missions assigned to warships.

This latest contract further consolidates Sagem’s 20- year partnership on navigation systems with the Royal Norwegian Navy, also underpinned by consulting services provided to the navy. Sagem’s SIGMA 40 XP system was also selected by the Norwegian navy for the modernisation of six ULA class submarines, starting in 2008.

The SIGMA 40 navigation system is now used on more than 500 surface naval vessels and 75 submarines, especially the latest and most innovative front-line ships, such as the European FREMM and Horizon frigates, the Mistral class amphibious assault ship and the Korean LPX Dokdo amphibious helicopter-carrier. of composite fabrication process for a commercial transport-rated aircraft, with out-of-autoclave technology used to lower costs and boost productivity.