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KNDS

KNDS

KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.

Latest KNDS Articles

SCORPION Days: the overhaul of the French Army

SCORPION Days: the overhaul of the French Army

By KNDS 17 March 2026

The first vehicles of the SCORPION program were delivered in 2019. Since then, significant investments have been made at the final assembly site of KNDS France in Roanne, increasin...

KNDS and TYTAN Develop C-UAS Solutions

KNDS and TYTAN Develop C-UAS Solutions

By KNDS 9 February 2026

KNDS and TYTAN Technologies (TYTAN) are expanding their existing collaboration in the field of drone defense for military land systems and operational solutions. In the presence of...

The CaMo program reaches a new milestone

The CaMo program reaches a new milestone

By KNDS 3 February 2026

On December 30th 2025, the French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) placed an order with KNDS France, on behalf of and for the account of the Belgian Ministry of Defence, for ...

KNDS France showcases its superiority solutions

KNDS France showcases its superiority solutions

By KNDS 21 January 2026

KNDS France is promoting the VBCI MK2, the only native Infantry Fighting Vehicle incorporating operational lessons learned from French forces during their deployments (Mali, Lebano...

Belgium Selects LEGUAN Bridge Layer from KNDS

Belgium Selects LEGUAN Bridge Layer from KNDS

By KNDS 21 January 2026

KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence have signed a contract for the delivery of eight LEGUAN bridge layers mounted on a 10x10 wheeled chassis. The contract, ...

Germany &#38; the Netherlands Procure 222 BOXER

Germany &#38; the Netherlands Procure 222 BOXER

By KNDS 13 November 2025

KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) has been subcontracted by ARTEC (OEM of the BOXER system and a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme) to supply BOXER RCT 30 wh...

Nomination of Tom Enders as Chairman

Nomination of Tom Enders as Chairman

By KNDS 23 October 2025

Tom Enders, a distinguished European business executive and former aerospace leader, is best known for his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of EADS.