Rockatz Defence will exhibit at SOFINS 2027, the special forces exhibition organised by the Cercle de l'Arbalète, from 6 to 8 April 2027 at the Parc des Expositions in Bordeaux. The company will present its range of rigid ballistic protection and its manufacturing capabilities.
SOFINS: where industry meets special forces
Created in 2013 at the initiative of the French Special Operations Command, SOFINS (Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar) is held every two years. It brings together the defence industry and French and international special forces and units for meetings and live equipment demonstrations.
For its 8th edition, the event moves from Camp de Souge to the Parc des Expositions at Bordeaux-Lac. The 2025 edition welcomed 322 exhibitors, around 3,500 visitors and 57 foreign delegations.
Rockatz Defence is a member of the Cercle de l'Arbalète.
Products on display
Rockatz Defence designs and manufactures rigid ballistic protection for armed forces, police and gendarmerie forces and intervention units. Products on display include
- Ballistic shields
- Ballistic plates
- Vehicle armour
The range is complemented by a selection of helmets, plate carriers and vests, made in France and selected by Rockatz Defence.
A manufacturer's expertise
Rockatz Defence products are designed, manufactured and inspected at the company's facility in Châtellerault (Vienne), equipped with an 800-tonne ballistic press and 800 m² of workshops. Production capacity ranges from 10 to 5,000 units per month, to NIJ, VPAM and STANAG standards.
Every manufactured product carries a unique serial number and a batch record (materials, manufacturing, inspections). Beyond the standard range, Rockatz Defence develops solutions to customer specifications, with short prototyping lead times and support from design through to production.
SOFINS will be an opportunity to discuss operators' requirements and to present these capabilities to procurement services and units.
Book a meeting
The Rockatz Defence team will welcome visitors on the stand throughout the three days of the exhibition. To arrange a meeting or request a technical presentation, contact our team at info@rockatzdefence.com or on +33 (0)5 64 72 44 69. Discussions can be held in French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian.
The following week, Rockatz Defence will also exhibit at BEDEX in Brussels, from 12 to 14 April 2027.
SOFINS 2027 · 6–8 April 2027 · Parc des Expositions, Bordeaux