Czech Government approves Leopard 2A8 tank procurement with strong role for defence industry
The Czech government has discussed the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Army following a proposal by Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
Czech defence ministry approves acquisition of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS
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.
KNDS demonstrates second prototype of next-generation Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank
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).
KNDS delivers final batch of CAESAR artillery systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Estonia has received the final shipment of French-made CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Czech defence ministry warns KNDS over performance issues with CAESAR 8×8 howitzers
The Czech Ministry of Defence has issued a warning to French defence firm KNDS over the continued failure of its CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzers to meet agreed performance criteria.
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KNDS: MARS 3 successfully launches Naval Strike Missile in first live-fire test [VIDEO]
KNDS Deutschland, Elbit Systems, and Kongsberg have successfully conducted the first live-fire test of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the MARS 3 rocket artillery system.
European consortium launches MARTE project to develop future main battle tank
The MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) project has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for European defence cooperation and technological sovereignty.
MATARIS: KNDS launches France’s first full range of loitering munitions
KNDS France, in partnership with DELAIR and EOS TECHNOLOGIE, has launched MATARIS, the country’s first full range of loitering munitions systems (LMS).
Slovenia orders CAESAR artillery systems from European defence group KNDS
Slovenia's defence ministry said on Friday it has ordered twelve CAESAR artillery systems from French weapons manufacturer KNDS France.
Sweden signs contract with KNDS to modernise 110 Stridsvagn 122 main battle tanks
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with the German-French defence company KNDS for the repair and modernisation of 110 Stridsvagn 122 tanks.
Lithuania in talks to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks domestically, says Defence Minister
Lithuania is in discussions with manufacturers of Leopard 2A8 tanks to explore the possibility of assembling the German-made vehicles within the country.
KNDS: serial production of CAESAR 8×8 howitzers in Czech Republic to begin in June 2025
European defence firm KNDS has confirmed that serial production of the CAESAR 8x8 artillery system will commence in the Czech Republic in June 2025.