Soframe to equip French Army with heavy recovery vehicles
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has selected Lohr Group subsidiary Soframe to equip the French Army with heavy recovery vehicles (ELDs) following a competition launched in the spring of 2025, the company announced on 22 January 2026.
Under the resulting framework contract, the value of which was not disclosed, Soframe will provide an initial 20 vehicles in 2027, including five before the end of the first semester.
“These Heavy Recovery Vehicles are eagerly awaited by the French Army and will contribute to its goal of equipping the Combat Division in 2027,” Soframe stated. “The framework contract allows for the optional order of up to 80 additional units to significantly increase the current allocation.”
The French ELDs will be similar to the Protected Recovery Vehicles (PRVs) delivered by Soframe to the Belgian Army, further strengthening joint operations between the Belgian and French armed forces.
“Industrially, as for the PRV, the collaboration is European, as Soframe once again relies on its major partners: Jigé International, FN and Daimler Trucks,” the company stated.
The French ELDs will be similar to the Protected Recovery Vehicles (PRVs) delivered by Soframe to the Belgian Army. [Soframe]
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Soframe was selected by the French Defence Procurement Agency to supply the French Army with 20 heavy recovery vehicles, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2027. The contract includes an option for up to 80 additional units. These vehicles will enhance the French Army's capabilities and are similar to those provided to the Belgian Army, indicating strengthened joint operations between the two nations.
- The French Defence Procurement Agency selected Soframe for heavy recovery vehicles.
- Soframe will provide an initial 20 vehicles in 2027, with five before the end of the first semester.
- The framework contract allows for the optional order of up to 80 additional units.
- The French ELDs will be similar to the PRVs delivered to the Belgian Army.
- Collaboration involves European partners like Jigé International, FN, and Daimler Trucks.