Preligens
Assembly Line
Safran Strengthens AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Preligens
Safran has acquired Preligens, an AI company specializing in defense and aerospace analytics, for €220 million. Preligens will be rebranded as Safran.AI and integrated into Safran Electronics & Defense. This acquisition strengthens Safran’s AI capabilities, particularly in surveillance and identification systems, and supports its broader digital transformation goals. The move will also help Preligens expand its AI solutions globally, especially in the US market.
Founded in 2016, Preligens has established itself as a key player in AI analytics, particularly in the analysis of high-resolution imagery, video, and acoustic signals for military purposes. The company’s proprietary AI Factory leverages vast amounts of data from diverse sources to develop cutting-edge algorithms capable of automatic detection and identification of military targets.