SHARD: Nexter introduces new 120mm tank ammunition
France's defence giant Nexter (a company of KNDS) has announced the successful qualification of its SHARD 120mm tank ammunition.
Italian Parliament approves Leopard 2A8 procurement programme
The Italian government will allocate nearly EUR 8.5 billion for the programme to acquire 132 Leopard 2A8 tanks and 140 other vehicles.
Patria enters into cooperation with German industry for CAVS programme
Patria, DSL (part of KNDS group) and FFG announced that they are teaming up to offer the German design, production, and sustainment of variants of Patria’s 6x6 armoured personnel carrier.
Italy plans to acquire 132 Leopard 2A8IT main battle tanks
The Italian Ministry of Defence submitted for approval to both chambers of parliament documents related to the Leopard 2A8IT main battle tank procurement programme.
Cutting-edge KNDS simulators for Swedish Armed Forces
Swedish Armed Forces will be carrying out their Leopard 2 training using the latest generation of cutting-edge Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS) simulators.
KNDS and Arquus to develop the first digital twin demonstrator for a ground combat system
The NumCo digital twin builds on the experience gained over several years by the KNDS-Arquus consortium, particularly within the framework of the European Commission’s FAMOUS programme.
Nexter and Safran to develop two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank
Equipped with Scorpion vetronics, reinforced protection, a new remotely operated turret, and these latest-generation sights, the Leclerc XLR will be able to face all threats until their successors enter service.
French defence industry delivered 123 Griffon and 22 Jaguar vehicles to DGA in 2023
As defined in the 2019-2025 military programming law, Nexter, a KNDS company, Thales and Arquus fulfilled all Griffon and Jaguar DGA orders scheduled for 2023.
Nexter and Texelis secure EUR 500 million contract for Serval vehicles
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded a EUR 500 million contract to Nexter and Texelis for the supply of 420 Serval 4x4 armoured vehicles.
France orders 109 CAESAR MkII artillery systems from KNDS
The DGA announced the order for 109 CAESAR 6x6 MkII, a new version currently under development.
Belgium orders advanced artillery systems from KNDS
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially confirmed the procurement of advanced military hardware from KNDS, marking a significant enhancement of Belgium's artillery capabilities.
KNDS UK secures GBP 150 million contract for advanced military bridges
The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has signed a GBP 150 million contract with KNDS UK (formerly WFEL Limited).