Sodern
Defense and Space ManufacturingÎle-de-France, France201-500 Employees
Sodern, a mid-sized French company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, operates in defense and space manufacturing with a focus on space optronics and neutron technology. Headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes in the Île-de-France region, the firm develops space solutions that support missions related to climate understanding, global connectivity, geolocation, and sustainable agriculture. Its neutron technology aims to improve ecological and economic efficiency in the valorization of natural resources. Its defense capabilities contribute to the sovereignty of France and Europe. Its client base includes organizations involved in civil and defense space activities, including satellite operators and other space initiatives. In April 2026, Sodern announced a collaboration with EU Space Surveillance and Tracking to develop a new generation of space-based opportunistic Space Situational Awareness capabilities.