What Soframe does

Soframe is a private French defense and security vehicle manufacturer and a subsidiary of the LOHR Group, headquartered in Hangenbieten (Alsace) with industrial operations in Duppigheim across five procedure centres (cutting, mechanical, welding, paint, assembly), a 2,300 m² maintenance workshop, and a 2,500 m² spare parts storage area. Originally established in 1978 as LOHR Defense and rebranded as Soframe in 2000, the company designs, develops, produces, and markets protected mobility tactical and logistics solutions for armed forces and security agencies, with self-described world leadership in armored solutions and water cannon riot control vehicles and a major European footprint as an exporter of wheeled armored military vehicles.

The product portfolio spans security vehicles (VID MF crowd control vehicles with 7,000-10,000 litre water tanks, VBP 4x4 multi-purpose armored vehicles for up to 12 people, APCL light armored personnel carrier, CLV command and liaison vehicles), defense logistics and combat platforms (PPLD multi-purpose recovery trucks, PPLOG carriers, PRV/CRV recovery vehicles, ARAM armored ambulances, ARIVE infantry vehicles, SAKHAR MRAP, OUTFIELDER/VENPIR/FSZ special forces vehicles, HE 441 and Fardier MKII unmanned ground vehicles), a trailer family (RPZ, RPC, RP, RLOG), and lifecycle services (Fleet Management/HUMS with Thales, In-Service Support, training). Underlying technology centers on proprietary armored protection engineering validated through digital simulation and physical testing against ballistic, mine, IED, and NRBC threats, plus integration of STANAG-certified armored structures on commercial and military chassis from IVECO, Daimler Truck, MAN, and others. Soframe participates in major sovereign European defense programs, notably the Thales/ArianeGroup X-Fire multipurpose ground launcher and FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, and partnered with GIAT/Nexter on 130 CAESAR artillery systems for export.

Soframe generates revenue through direct sales of armored tactical and logistics vehicles to government defense ministries and armed forces (French Army, National Gendarmerie, French National Police, Swiss National Police, Belgian Defense Ministry), recurring multi-year in-service support framework contracts such as the 4-year MSS Centaure agreement, training services, and revenue-sharing from consortium co-development with European defense primes (Thales, ArianeGroup, Daimler Truck, CNIM Systèmes Industriels, IVECO, MBDA, KNDS). Pricing is quote-based through government procurement rather than list price, sales cycles are long and tender-driven, and channel strategy emphasizes direct enterprise relationships complemented by consortium-led bids where Soframe acts as the specialist subsystems provider (for example, supplying protected cabs into Daimler Truck's Belgian tender for 1,000+ vehicles). Press reporting in February 2026 indicated revenue was set to double following two major DGA contracts for heavy recovery vehicles and specialized river crossing equipment.

Name

Soframe

Legal name

SOFRAME

Website

https://soframe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soframe is a private French defense and security vehicle manufacturer (LOHR Group subsidiary) that designs, produces, and supports armored tactical and logistics platforms, including crowd control vehicles, MRAPs, recovery trucks, UGVs, and the sovereign X-Fire long-range strike launcher, for government defense ministries and security forces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (Light/Medium/Heavy) (IMABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Armored Reconnaissance & Scout Vehicles (IMABAJAF)

Keywords

• Armored military vehicles
• Defense vehicle manufacturing
• Tactical mobility solutions
• Protected logistics vehicles
• Security vehicle platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangenbieten

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Armored Military Vehicle Sales: One-time sale of protected tactical and logistics vehicles (armored ambulances, recovery vehicles, APCs, special forces vehicles, trailers) to government defense ministries and armed forces. Revenue recognized upon vehicle delivery and acceptance.
2. In-Service Support (ISS) / Fleet Management: Long-term framework contracts for fleet maintenance, spare parts supply, technical support, obsolescence management, and upgrades for vehicles in service. Example: MSS Centaure 4-year contract for National Gendarmerie Centaure vehicles. Provides recurring revenue throughout vehicle lifecycle.
3. Training Services: Maintenance and user training services delivered to customers, including classroom-based theory and practical workshop-based training to enable autonomous preventive and corrective maintenance.
4. Strategic Technology Partnership Revenue (Thales/ArianeGroup): Revenue from co-development and production of sovereign defense systems (X-Fire launcher, B-Strike missiles) with Thales and ArianeGroup, contributing to long-range land strike capabilities for European armed forces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Soframe designs, develops, produces, and markets protected mobility tactical and logistics vehicles for defense and security forces. Its portfolio includes armored security vehicles (crowd control, troop transport, command and liaison), armored defense vehicles (multi-role, recovery, logistic, special forces, UGVs), military trailers, and lifecycle services (fleet management, in-service support, training). The company is the defense and security subsidiary of the LOHR Group, manufacturing at its Duppigheim industrial plant in France and selling primarily to ministries of defense, armed forces, and law enforcement agencies.

Product overview

Soframe is a French defense and security company specializing in protected mobility tactical and logistics solutions. The product portfolio includes security vehicles (crowd control vehicles VID MF, armored personnel carriers VBP/APCL, command vehicles CLV), defense vehicles (multi-purpose armored vehicles ARAM/ARIVE/SAKHAR, recovery vehicles PPLD/PRV/CRV, special forces vehicles OUTFIELDER/VENPIR/FSZ, unmanned ground vehicles HE 441/Fardier MKII), logistics trailers (RPZ/RPC/RP/RLOG series), and services (fleet management with Thales partnership, in-service support ISS, and training). The company is a subsidiary of the LOHR Group, with industrial facilities near Strasbourg, France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VID MF Crowd Control Vehicle Latest-generation crowd control vehicle in service with police in Paris, featuring 360-degree self-protection system, water tank ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 liters, auxiliary tanks for additives, and configurations including 29-tonne 3-axle (10,000L) and 21-tonne 2-axle (7,000L) models.
• VBP Multipurpose Armored Vehicle High-mobility 4x4 armored vehicle that transports a team of up to 12 people. STANAG-certified structure, GVWR 14.5 tonnes, automatic gearbox, 240 kW engine. Designed for law enforcement and crowd control under terrorist threat conditions.
• APCL Armoured Personal Carrier Light STANAG-certified armored vehicle ensuring safe movement and comfort for 8 people. GVWR 12 tons with permanent all-wheel drive, 210 kW engine delivering 110 km/h, independent suspension for traction and comfort.
• CLV Command and Liaison Vehicle Protected 4x4 all-terrain pick-up truck with STANAG-certified armored cab for a 4-person crew. Modular design for different equipment configurations, 3 m³ rear platform for mission equipment, GVWR 12 tons with independent suspension.
• PPLD Multi-Purpose Recovery Truck French army's benchmark all-terrain recovery vehicle, intensively used for missions abroad. Features 18-tonne main haulage winch, auxiliary winch, high-capacity crane, and towing arm. GVWR 33 tonnes, 330 kW engine, mobility and protection for front-line missions.
• PRV Protected Recovery Vehicle 8x8 vehicle with towing arm and lifting/hauling system for military recovery operations.
• CRV Combat Recovery Vehicle Vehicle used for evacuation or extraction of broken-down wheeled vehicles in combat conditions.
• PPLOG Multi-Purpose Logistic Carrier 8x8 armored logistic transport vehicle with hydraulic arm and excellent loading capability.
• ARAM Armoured Ambulance Heavily protected mobile 4x4 ambulance for military medical evacuation.
• ARIVE Armored Infantry Vehicle Multi-purpose protected vehicle designed to carry an infantry combat group.
• SAKHAR Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle 19-tonne class MRAP vehicle balancing firepower and high survivability, designed to carry out operations in all theatres with high road capabilities.
• OUTFIELDER Light Rapid Intervention Vehicle Light-weight, fast, agile 4x4 rapid intervention vehicle specifically designed for special forces.
• VENPIR Medium Rapid Intervention Vehicle Protected 4x4 rapid intervention vehicle specifically designed for special forces.
• FSZ Special Forces Zetros 4x4 or 6x6 multi-role chassis vehicle that is easy to use, all-terrain, modular, resilient and powerful.
• HE 441 Unmanned Ground Vehicle 4x4 light, all-terrain, high-speed, modular UGV with open cab.
• Fardier MKII Unmanned Ground Vehicle Small, new-generation, all-terrain, convertible Fardier/mule-type vehicle paving the way for innovative mobility of the future, bridging manned and unmanned operations.
• RPZ 5000 Airliftable Trailer Airliftable trailer for fast boarding used to transport semi-rigid type boats by road, rail, sea or air.
• RPC 8500 Multipurpose Trailer Robust, multi-purpose trailer with central axles and pneumatic suspension, featuring excellent road capabilities.
• RP 3.5 Multipurpose Trailer Performance, versatility, robustness, durability and transportability features for military logistics.
• RP 2.5 Multipurpose Trailer Multi-purpose all-terrain trailer for military transport applications; 1,200 units delivered to the French army.
• RLOG Logistic Trailer Multi-purpose trailer in service with the French army for logistics operations.
• Fleet Management Services Service system built into vehicles enabling operational engagement assessment through supervision and control, in partnership with Thales. Includes the HUMS (Health & Usage Monitoring System) platform with predictive maintenance capabilities; manufacturer-agnostic and independent of technical software platforms.
• ISS In-Service Support Ongoing support throughout vehicle life cycle including technical support, warranty claims, repairs, troubleshooting, 2,300 m² maintenance workshop, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) services. Example: MSS Centaure 4-year framework contract with the National Gendarmerie.
• Training Services Maintenance training and user training services including classroom theory and practical workshop sessions for maintenance operators and equipment users to enable autonomous preventive and corrective maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 VBP armored vehicles in service globally
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Daimler TruckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Soframe and Daimler Truck signed a letter of intent for strategic cooperation to jointly bid on the Belgian Defense Ministry's Tactical Logistic Trucks Programme. Soframe provides protected driver cabins, Daimler supplies vehicle platforms (Zetros and Unimog), and Lambert Defence handles on-site integration and maintenance. The tender covers more than 1,000 all-wheel-drive military vehicles.
• Lambert DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Partnership formed with Soframe and Daimler Truck for the Belgian defense tender. Lambert Defence handles on-site integration and maintenance of vehicles delivered under the Tactical Logistic Trucks Programme. Combined capabilities: Daimler Truck's commercial vehicle manufacturing and global supply chain, Lambert Defence's military vehicle expertise, and Soframe's logistics and after-sales support experience.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Soframe developed the sovereign X-Fire multipurpose ground launcher in partnership with Thales for long-range land strikes (FLP-t). The launcher is capable of deploying both sovereign and allied munitions. Thales successfully completed first live firing from the X-Fire launcher in May 2026. Soframe also partners with Thales on fleet management technology using HUMS (Health & Usage Monitoring System).
• ArianeGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Soframe participates in the FLP-t sovereign ballistic missile programme alongside Thales and ArianeGroup. ArianeGroup developed the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition using technology derived from the French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile programme. Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the FLP-t 150 in May 2026 at the Ile du Levant test site. Soframe provides the ground launcher platform.
• CNIM Systèmes IndustrielscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Soframe is part of the GME consortium (with CNIM Systèmes Industriels and CEFA) awarded the SYFRALL (Heavy-Light Crossing System) contract by the French DGA. The framework agreement allows orders on behalf of and for the account of other nations. This follows a separate DGA contract for heavy recovery vehicles (ELD) awarded directly to Soframe.
• CEFAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026CEFA joins Soframe and CNIM Systèmes Industriels in the GME consortium for the SYFRALL Heavy-Light Crossing System contract awarded by the French DGA. The consortium structure enables international orders under the framework agreement.
• Thales (Fleet Management Technology Partnership)strategicTechnology or IntegrationIn partnership with Thales, Soframe offers a service system built into vehicles enabling operational engagement assessment through supervision and control of mobile platforms and payloads. The HUMS (Health & Usage Monitoring System) platform analyzes usage data for predictive maintenance operations, increasing operational fleet availability and optimizing support logistics. The solution is manufacturer-agnostic and independent of technical software platforms.
• IVECOstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with IVECO for the PPT programme (PPLOG and PPLD), developing and producing protected vehicles — the multi-purpose logistics transporter (PPLOG), multi-purpose heavy recovery transporter (PPLD), and RLOG trailer — on IVECO chassis for the French army.
• MBDAstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCooperation with MBDA on multiple programmes: ATLAS radar system transporter (2007, PSL), MICA missile battery protected vehicles (2013, including VLU firing vehicle, RELOADER, PCP command, and IMPCP), and EXOCET anti-ship missile quick-operation stabilization system (1987).
• GIAT Industries (now Nexter)strategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with GIAT Industries in the integration of a heavy artillery piece (CAESAR) onto a 6x6 chassis (1993–2013). 130 units produced for export. GIAT Industries is now part of KNDS (Nexter Systems).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arquus: French manufacturer of tactical and logistical military vehicles (formerly Renault Trucks Defense). Competes head-to-head with Soframe for French Army PPLOG/PPLD-style protected mobility and logistics vehicle programmes.
• IVECO Defence Vehicles: Italian-headquartered specialist in military trucks and protected mobility platforms. Existing Soframe partner on the PPT/PPLOG/PPLD programme and a competitor in protected logistics and special forces vehicle markets.
• KNDS (Nexter / KMW): Franco-German Tier-1 manufacturer of main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, and artillery systems. Direct competitor for French Army armoured and recovery vehicle contracts, including heavy recovery, artillery, and protected mobility programmes.
• Patria: Finnish armoured vehicle and defence systems manufacturer with a similar niche/specialist profile to Soframe. Competes in European 6x6 / armoured modular vehicle and protected mobility tenders.
• MBDA: European missile systems house and Soframe's long-standing partner on MICA, EXOCET and ATLAS programmes. Competes and collaborates with Soframe on integrated launcher-vehicle solutions for European armed forces.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: Global Tier-1 defence prime with broad armoured and tactical vehicle portfolio, including BvS10, Beowulf, and various special forces platforms. Competes in European special forces and protected mobility programmes.
• Rheinmetall: German Tier-1 defence prime with broad armoured vehicle, weapons, and ammunition portfolio. Competes with Soframe in European wheeled armoured vehicle tenders and increasingly in long-range fires.
• Oshkosh Defense: US-based manufacturer of tactical wheeled vehicles (FMTV, JLTV, HEMTT). Competes indirectly for heavy recovery and protected logistics vehicle opportunities and is a global benchmark for military truck programmes.
• Thales: French defence prime and Soframe's joint-development partner on the X-Fire launcher and HUMS-based fleet management. Overlaps with Soframe in launcher systems and defence electronics while also being a customer of Soframe's platform integration.
• General Dynamics Land Systems: US armoured vehicle manufacturer (Stryker, AJAX, ASCOD). Competes with Soframe in European protected wheeled vehicle tenders including through the AJAX/SCOUT programme family.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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