Héli-Union has chosen the new-generation Euroflir™410 optronic (electro-optical) observation system from Safran Electronics & Defense, following a hard-fought international bidding process.

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) tested for the first time at sea the new "N" version of its AS365 Dauphin Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter. The test campaign took place from a La Fayette-class frigate.