Supplier relations
Build Europe’s defence with us.
Vaubren is building a European supply chain for autonomous aircraft, sensing and command software. We work with suppliers who can grow with us, from the first prototype to series production at Starfort.
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Airframes and composites
Carbon and glass fibre parts, moulds, foam and honeycomb cores, and bonded assemblies.
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Propulsion
Electric motors, propellers, motor controllers and small engines.
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Power
Battery cells and packs, chargers and power electronics.
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Electronics
Printed circuit board assembly, cable harnesses and enclosures.
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Radios and antennas
Datalinks, mesh radios, antennas and RF components.
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Sensors
Day and thermal cameras, gimbals, radar and radio detection modules.
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Machining and fabrication
Precision machined parts, sheet metal and welded structures.
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Test and certification
Environmental, electromagnetic and flight test services.
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European production
We prefer suppliers that design and build in the European Union and NATO countries.
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Quality you can show
A documented quality system, traceable parts and honest lead times.
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Compliance
Full compliance with EU sanctions, export control, anti-corruption and labour law, including the ban on forced labour.
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Security
Care with drawings, data and anything we share, and readiness for security requirements as our programmes grow.
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Room to grow
Capacity to move from prototype quantities to series production with us.
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Introduce
Your company
Send a short profile: what you make, where, your certifications and the customers you can name.
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Review
Vaubren engineering
Our engineers review capability, quality and security, and may visit your site.
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Build
First order
Work starts with a first order, then grows with each programme.
Use the subject “Supplier introduction”. We read every introduction and reply when there is a fit.