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Thales to supply power systems for Leopard 2A8 tanks under KNDS contract

Thales has secured a contract from KNDS to deliver advanced High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.

Germany will supply Ukraine with modern Leopard 2 battle tanks and allow allies such as Poland, Finland and the Netherlands to do so as well. These countries had also declared their willingness to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine. According to reports in several US media, the USA is planning to make its Abrams tanks available. The New York Times reports that 30 to 50 units are being discussed. The United Kingdom has already promised 14 Challenger tanks. The Leopard is one of the most modern and best battle tanks in the world, and is deployed in 14 European countries. For months Ukraine has been demanding Western-designed battle tanks to fight the Russian aggressors.

European defence group KNDS opens subsidiary in Ukraine

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The subsidiary, named KNDS Ukraine LLC, aims to facilitate closer cooperation between Ukrainian government institutions, the local defence industry, and KNDS, which has become one of the country’s key suppliers of military equipment.

The commitment of Prime Minister Meloni to military spending became tangible after the Defence Ministry released, with an unusual delay of six months, its budget projections for 2023-2025. Integrated expenditures for defence are set to reach an all-time high of EUR 31.4 billion in 2025, a EUR 2 billion increase from 2022. Italian expenses for procurement are expected to rise by 43% in the next two years, with EUR 4.6 billion allocated to thirteen new military programmes. 90% of this sum will be exclusively destined for armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) purchases and modernisation. Rome also recently celebrated with grandeur the 100th anniversary of its Air Force. Overall, this has been a truly remarkable year for Italian defence.

Germany approves major purchase of 105 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks

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German Parliament has approved the purchase of 105 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks. This acquisition marks a substantial enhancement for the Bundeswehr.

During the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, leading European defence companies (KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales) signed a letter of intent for the MGCS programme. This document confirms the industry's commitment to establishing a project company for the targeted implementation of development work on the German-French Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme, KNDS said in a press release.

German and French defence companies sign letter of intent for MGCS programme

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During the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, leading European defence companies (KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales) signed a letter of intent for the MGCS programme.

Artillery systems manufacturer KNDS France announced that it will establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Ukraine. This move aims to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which operate the CAESAR self-propelled howitzers.

KNDS to establish MRO centre for CAESAR howitzers in Ukraine

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Artillery systems manufacturer KNDS France announced that it will establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centre in Ukraine. This move aims to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The French procurement agency (DGA) has notified a contract to KNDS France to support the development of the KATANA high-precision guided ammunition. This 155mm ammunition, which uses the latest guidance technology to ensure a few meters accuracy, will be offered for sale within the next two years, KNDS France said in a press release.

KNDS signs contract for further development of KATANA 155mm high precision ammunition

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The French procurement agency (DGA) has notified a contract to KNDS France to support the development of the KATANA high-precision guided ammunition.

EODH and KNDS extended their long lasting cooperation until 2035 with a new contract to integrate ASPIS NG Protection System to Leopard MBTs. This is a major milestone for the technological cooperation between the two companies which will bring their products into a new era enriching them with next Generation Protection Solutions and Technologies.

EODH and KNDS sign contract for ASPIS NG system integration on Leopard tanks

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EODH and KNDS extended their long lasting cooperation until 2035 with a new contract to integrate ASPIS NG Protection System to Leopard MBTs.

Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed contracts with the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the defence company KNDS for the procurement of 12 wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR, with the option to purchase additional howitzers in the future. The contracts were signed at one of the world’s largest defence industry exhibitions, Eurosatory 2024, in Paris.

Estonia acquires 12 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from KNDS

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Estonia has signed contracts with the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the defence company KNDS for the procurement of 12 wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR.

EDGE announced a cooperation agreement with KNDS, Europe’s leading manufacturer of military land systems, at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, France, to develop industrial and commercial relations in the field of land defence.

EDGE Group and KNDS to collaborate in the land defence domain

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EDGE announced a cooperation agreement with KNDS, Europe’s leading manufacturer of military land systems, at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, France.

Ukraine becomes the 9th user of the PzH 2000, 400 of which have been ordered by several European customers, and the 10th user of the CAESAR of which more than 600 have been ordered since it came into service. Almost 200 KNDS artillery systems are in service or under contract for Ukraine.

KNDS offers the complete range of combat-proven artillery systems

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Almost 200 KNDS artillery systems are in service or under contract for Ukraine.

KNDS prepares the EMBT ADT140 as a demonstrator for the MGCS technology. At Eurosatory, KNDS showcases the firepower and modularity of its 140mm ASCALON gun, and in 2025, KNDS will demonstrate its capacity to fire on the move with its remotely operated turret.

Towards MGCS: KNDS details the future of main battle tanks

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KNDS prepares the EMBT ADT140 as a demonstrator for the MGCS technology. At Eurosatory, KNDS showcases the firepower and modularity of its 140mm ASCALON gun.

During the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris, KNDS Deutschland will unveil its latest innovation in military technology: the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank.

KNDS Deutschland introduces Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank

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During the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris, KNDS Deutschland will unveil its latest innovation in military technology: the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank.