• Military Logistics

  SOFINS: ​Airbus DS details A400M milestones

  6th April 2017

  Airbus Defence and Space used the recent SOFINS exhibition to detail the latest achievements of its A400M aircraft and the fact the tactical transporter is …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ​SOFINS: Long endurance UAV to protect air bases

  3rd April 2017

  The French military presented the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Long Endurance Multi-Mission (LEMM) multi-rotor UAV, which is claimed to have 'an unprecedented endurance within its class'.At …

• Special Operations

  SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept

  31st March 2017

  French start-up company Drone Hive is showcasing a new concept for unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operations at the SOFINS exhibition.As one of the company's executives …

• Land Warfare

  ​SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled

  4th April 2017

  French company AA/ROK has developed a concept for the new SSA-1108 Joint-Forces Light Support Guided Munition (MIGALe) at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux.The MIGALe is …

• Special Operations

  ​SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft

  2nd April 2017

  The French Navy Special Forces (SF) displayed its Embarked Commando Craft for Multiple Uses (ECUME) rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the SOFINS exhibition.Developed by Zodiac …

• Special Operations

  ​SOFINS: Nexter unveils new ARX 25 turret variant

  29th March 2017

  French equipment manufacturer Nexter is showcasing the concept for its new ARX 25 'Low Profile' turret designed specifically for special forces (SF) use at the …

• Special Operations

  ​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

  2nd April 2017

  French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …

• Special Operations

  SOFINS: ​Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs

  29th March 2017

  French start-up company Airvada is presenting its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux.The idea which led to the …

• Special Operations

  SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

  30th March 2017

  The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon.It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. …

• Special Operations

  ​SOFINS: French SF showcase new tactical vehicle

  29th March 2017

  The French Military's Special Operations Command (COS) is showcasing its new Special Forces Heavy Weight (PLFS) tactical vehicle at SOFINS, in Souge.The new vehicle was …

• Special Operations

  SOFINS: French Special Forces presents its riverine craft

  28th March 2017

  A key French Army Special Forces (SF) unit is showcasing its Riverine Combat Craft (EFC) at the Special Operations Forces International Seminar (SOFINS) currently taking …

• Special Operations

  ​SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295

  29th March 2017

  Airbus DS has revealed its latest plan for the fitting of weaponry to its C295 transport aircraft, which will turn the aircraft into a fire …

• Special Operations

  SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash

  31st March 2017

  The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Mustang Survival a $7 million contract for its Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) programme, service officials have …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Special operations vehicles

  VLFS

  Programme Background The VLFS platform is derived from the Arquus Dagger PVP platform, but has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of French Special ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Capa-X

  The Capa-X is a VTOL-capable fixed-wing drone from Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus. The drone has been linked with France's Système de Drone Tactique Léger (SDTL) ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  Anti-UAV Rifle

  MC-Clic presented its anti-UAV rifle for the first time at the SOFINS 2017 exhibition in France. The rifle, which was developed to meet a security ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  DOFIN

  The Drone for Interior Wired Operations (DOFIN) is a mini-UAV designed for counter-terror operations, including close-quarter battle (CQB) missions and intervention in confined areas.  CM ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  DRIMP

  The Drone for Reconnaissance and Intervention in Perilous Environments (DRIMP) is a multirotor UAV that has been designed specifically for counterterrorism operations, with the ability ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Diodon SP20

  The Diodon SP20 is an inflatable drone and the smallest member of the Diodon family, manufactured by Diodon Drone Technology.  The SP20 is waterproof, with ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Spy'Ranger 550

  The Spy’Ranger 550, a larger version of the Spy'Ranger 330, is a UAS developed by Thales for tactical surveillance and intelligence. It was unveiled at ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  NX160

  The NX160 is a developmental micro-UAV manufactured by Novadem. The platform utilises the same ground control station, datalinks and onboard avionics as the other member of ...

• Loitering munitions

  R2-120 RAIJIN

  The R2-120 RAIJIN is a loitering munition manufactured by Fly-R. Equipped with an EO/IR camera for detection and identification, the drone strikes its target using ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Aliaca ER

  Survey Copter, an Airbus Defence & Space subsidiary, unveiled the Aliaca Extended Range (ER) variant at Euronaval 2022. Instead of the electric propulsion system the base ...

• Special operations vehicles

  Outfielder

  The Outfielder is a 4x4 patrol vehicle designed to support special operations units. Lighter than Soframe's Venpir platform, it can accommodate up to three personnel and features ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  NX70

  The NX70 is an all-weather, multipurpose micro-UAS designed and produced by France's Novadem. It can transport various military equipment such as medkits, smoke grenades or ...