Safran Federal Systems Selected by Moog for Hercules Avionics Suite
Rochester, NY, December 2nd, 2025
Safran Federal Systems, a leading provider of Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) solutions, has been selected by Moog Inc. (NYSE MOG.A and MOG.B) to provide its Skynaute navigation solution as part of Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite™ for the Lockheed Hercules platform (L-Series and C-130).
Skynaute, a cutting-edge inertial reference unit based on HRG Crystal™ technology, will serve as a critical component of the Hercules avionics suite designed and integrated by Moog. Under this agreement, Safran Federal Systems will supply Skynaute units to support enhanced navigation performance in demanding operational environments.
“Being selected by Moog underscores the reliability, innovation, and mission readiness of our Skynaute solution,” said Tony Full, Senior Director of Business Development, Navigation Systems at Safran Federal Systems. “This collaboration continues our tradition of delivering precise, resilient navigation technologies to meet the evolving needs of military aviation.”
Skynaute is engineered to meet the needs of both legacy and next-generation military aircraft, providing superior accuracy and robustness with minimal size, weight, and power consumption. The system is ideally suited for retrofit and modernization programs, particularly for platforms like the Hercules that remain integral to global air mobility and tactical transport operations.
For more information on Safran Federal Systems and Skynaute, visit safranfederalsystems.com/skynaute.
Safran Federal Systems supports Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI) by providing APNT technologies across a range of defense and aerospace applications.
This win further reinforces Safran DSI’s position as a trusted provider for the U.S. defense and aerospace sectors.
Safran Federal Systems is a trusted DoD mission partner and industry leader in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT), providing cross-cutting and cost-effective solutions bred through innovation. Our expertise in simulation, NAVWAR, and open systems architecture enables rapid delivery of emerging technologies to the warfighter across all domains, from the lab to the field. For more information: www.safranfederalsystems.com |
Media Contact:
Rachael Smith / Safran Federal Systems / rachael.smith@safranFS.com / +1 (585) 747-6131