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Isabela Rauti, the Italian Undersecretary of State for Defence, confirmed on Thursday that Rome intends to sign a contract soon for the purchase of new main battle tanks. These tanks will be produced by the German armament company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), a subsidiary of KNDS, and will most likely be the Leopard 2A8 variant.

Italy selects Leopard 2 main battle tank for its land forces

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The exact number of Leopard 2 tanks to be purchased for the Italian Army is unclear.

The defence technology group KNDS, in which Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (Germany) and Nexter (France) merged to form the leading European enterprise for military land systems, ammunition and related services, has continued its growth in fiscal year 2022.

Defence technology group KNDS reports another year of growth

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The defence technology group KNDS has continued its growth in fiscal year 2022.

According to Italian media, negotiations with Germany regarding the purchase of Leopard 2A7/2A8 main battle tanks produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), a company of the French-German defense technology group KNDS, are already "advanced," and a political decision on this matter has already been made.

Italy in advanced negotiations for Leopard 2A7/2A8 tanks

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According to Italian media, negotiations with Germany regarding the purchase of Leopard 2A7/2A8 main battle tanks produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).

KMW and Nexter unify market image under the KNDS brand

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KNDS, the merger of the German and French land defence systems providers Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter, is harmonizing its brand image.

54 main battle tanks, which were contracted by the Norwegian Ministry of Defence from the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) in February, have been named Leopard 2A8. They will be equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System (APS), provided by the European company EuroTrophy.

Norwegian Armed Forces to receive Leopard 2A8NOR tanks with Trophy APS

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54 main battle tanks, which were contracted by Norway from German company KMW in February, received the designation Leopard 2A8NOR.

During the Future Artillery 2023 exhibition held last week in Munich, Germany, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Elbit Systems showcased the multi-launch rocket system Euro-PULS. It is capable of carrying and launching various types of missiles, including the Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and, notably, the Joint Fire Support Missile (JFS-M) maneuvering projectiles.

MBDA Deutschland proposes integration of JFS-M missile with EuroPULS system

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During the Future Artillery 2023 conference held last week in Munich, Germany, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Elbit Systems showcased the multi-launch rocket system Euro-PULS

German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will receive new Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks, the most advanced version of the Leopard tank series. This procurement comes after Germany had previously transferred 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine in March, and now an equal number will be acquired.

Bundeswehr to receive new Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks

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German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) will receive new Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, the most advanced version of the Leopard tank series.

Germany is set to acquire 18 Leopard 2A8 tanks and 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to replenish its depleted stocks caused by deliveries to Ukraine, according to a member of the parliamentary budget committee. The purchase was approved on Wednesday and aims to address the supply gap created by previous shipments to Ukraine during the Russian invasion.

Germany to order 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks

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Germany is set to acquire 18 Leopard 2A8 tanks and 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to replenish its depleted stocks caused by deliveries to Ukraine.

Germany’s two top military vehicle makers, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, have been awarded an order to build a further fifty Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Including value added tax, the total value of the order comes to 1.087 billion euros. Of this amount, 574 million euros will go to KMW and 501 million euros to Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, both of which are serving as subcontractors in the project.

Bundeswehr orders fifty more Puma infantry fighting vehicles

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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KM) and Rheinmetall have been awarded an order to build a further fifty Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius announced today that Germany will purchase 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), two of the country's leading defence contractors. The acquisition will be part of the ongoing modernisation of the German Armed Forces, and the vehicles are expected to be delivered by 2025.

Germany to procure 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles

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German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius announced today that Germany will purchase 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

The German government plans to buy 50 Puma fighting vehicles worth a total of EUR 1.5 billion for the Bundeswehr, a defence source told Reuters on Friday.

Germany to order additional 50 Puma vehicles, Reuters reports

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The German government plans to buy 50 Puma fighting vehicles worth a total of EUR 1.5 billion for the Bundeswehr.

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced that it intends to buy “over 120” more Vilkas (the Lithuanian variant of Boxer) infantry fighting vehicles from the ARTEC, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).

Lithuania to order more than 120 additional Boxer vehicles

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The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced that it intends to buy “over 120” more Boxer infantry fighting vehicles.