UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Participants are working through a scenario that requires a prolonged surge in demand for key military equipment. The exercise is […]
KNDS expands BOXER vehicle production with new Munich line and partnership with DRÄXLMAIER to boost capacity
KNDS has inaugurated a new production line for its BOXER 8x8 wheeled vehicles at its Munich/Allach site.
KNDS and Elbit Systems establish EuroPULS joint venture to deliver rocket artillery systems for European armed forces
KNDS and Elbit Systems have agreed to establish a joint venture to market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system.
UK awards £53 million contract for RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems, strengthening British Army capability and defence industry
The United Kingdom has awarded a £53 million contract for the production of advanced artillery weapon systems for the British Army’s Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155 programme.
Lithuania designates Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly project as strategically important
The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation recognising the planned Leopard 2A8 tank assembly plant as a project addressing urgent national security and defence needs.
Estonia orders 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, strengthening defence cooperation with France
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur underlined the importance of the partnership, stating, “I am pleased that the Estonian […]
KNDS and Electro Optic Systems sign teaming deal on remote-controlled weapon stations
KNDS and Electro Optic Systems have signed a teaming agreement to jointly pursue new business opportunities and advance cooperation in remote-controlled weapon stations and weapons.
Hensoldt receives over €400 million in orders for digital optronics for Schakal vehicles and Leopard 2A8 battle tanks
The largest share of the business relates to equipping the Boxer RCT 30 wheeled armoured vehicle, known as the […]
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
Rheinmetall to deliver weapon and electronic systems for German RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems
Rheinmetall is set to play a central role in the RCH155 wheeled howitzer project following a major order placed by the German Armed Forces with Artec GmbH.
KNDS to continue preparations for dual Paris and Frankfurt IPO planned for 2026
KNDS has decided to continue preparations for an initial public offering in 2026, subject to market conditions, with a dual listing planned in Paris and Frankfurt.
KNDS and Leonardo agree to jointly develop new mobile artillery system for Italian Army procurement
KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS.