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News - sofins
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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 …
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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 …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: Anti-UAV rifle targets the drones
3rd April 2017
Monaco-based company MC-CLIC presented its anti-UAV rifle at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux, which was developed to meet a requirement from the government of the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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
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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. Unveiled at SOFINS 2023, the UAV's key elements are its modularity and sovereignty. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
