Safran Navigation & Timing

Safran Navigation & Timing, headquartered in Besançon, France with major operations in Rochester, New York, is a supplier of resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions. The company, formerly known as Orolia and Spectracom, specializes in the design, development, and production of high-performance atomic clocks and associated technologies. Safran provides precise timing, synchronization, simulation, and inertial solutions for both commercial and defense industries, ensuring time and location integrity worldwide.

A core focus for Safran is “Resilient PNT,” which addresses vulnerabilities in traditional GNSS (like GPS) by diversifying signal sources and implementing robust backup systems. Their product portfolio includes solutions like the TimeLynx™ system, offering nanosecond-level accuracy for data centers, and the MIRA Rubidium atomic frequency clock, known for its high accuracy and stability. They also offer simulation capabilities, such as the Skydel NAVWAR system, capable of high-iteration rates for multi-constellation, multi-frequency signals.

Safran’s expertise extends to a wide range of industries requiring precise and reliable PNT data. The company emphasizes solutions tailored to Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints, and provides detailed specifications for performance metrics like accuracy, stability, and environmental resilience.

Through decades of experience and a diverse technology portfolio, Safran Navigation & Timing positions itself as a critical provider of assured PNT, safeguarding critical operations and mitigating the impacts of GNSS vulnerabilities for its customers.