Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Norway’s first Leopard 2A8NOR main battle tank has officially rolled out from the KNDS factory in Munich, marking what officials describe as a historic boost to national land forces.
The Leopard 2A8 includes the Trophy active protection system from Rafael, which intercepts incoming projectiles before impact to improve survivability for crew and vehicle.
The Belgian Minister of Defence, Théo Francken, has inaugurated a new Large-Calibre Machining and Driving-Band Assembly Unit (UCGC) at KNDS Belgium in Petit-Roeulx-Lez-Nivelles.
Germany is preparing a €377 billion overhaul of its armed forces, according to internal defence planning documents seen by Politico.
KNDS has announced the appointment of Tom Enders as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective 3 November. Enders is a prominent European executive and former CEO of EADS and Airbus.
KNDS highlighted the system’s performance in Ukraine, where 120 CAESAR systems are currently deployed, as proof of its reliability and survivability in high-threat environments.
Rheinmetall, in partnership with KNDS, has reached a major milestone in the UK’s Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme with the delivery of the first British-built vehicle.
The Czech government has discussed the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Army following a proposal by Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has approved the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the army, marking a significant step in the implementation of this strategic project.
The Franco-German defence company KNDS has unveiled the second prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 (Prototype PT02).
Estonia has received the final shipment of French-made CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
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