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Defense / Land Systems

MGCS Project Company GmbH Officially Launched by KNDS, Rheinmetall, and Thales

April 18, 2025April 17, 2025 - by Richard Pettibone

In a pivotal step for European defense modernization, four major defense companies—KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales—have formally established the MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC). The new entity, …

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Defense / Industry

KNDS to Acquire Texelis Defense Business

January 29, 2025 - by Richard Pettibone

KNDS and Texelis announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin exclusive negotiations for KNDS France to acquire Texelis’ Defense business. The proposed acquisition would …

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Defense / Land Systems

Sweden to Significantly Enhance its Tank Forces

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 - by Richard Pettibone

Sweden has embarked on a significant military modernization program, highlighted by a SEK17.2 billion ($1.54 billion) investment in its tank fleet. This substantial deal with KNDS Deutschland will see the …

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Defense / Land Systems

German Army Embarks on €3.2 Billion Digital Transformation with KNDS and Rheinmetall

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, through their joint venture ArGe D-LBO (Working group for digitalizing land-based operations), was awarded a EUR1.98 billion ($2.07 billion) contract from the German Federal Office of …

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Defense / Land Systems

Leonardo and Rheinmetall Join Forces to Create European Combat Vehicle Powerhouse

October 15, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Defense industry giants Leonardo and Rheinmetall have officially formed a new joint venture, Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), dedicated to the development and production of military combat vehicles. This partnership …

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War in Ukraine

KNDS Opens Kyiv Subsidiary to Bolster Ukrainian Military Support

October 2, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

KNDS has taken a significant step in supporting Ukraine, officially opening a subsidiary in Kyiv. The new subsidiary, KNDS Ukraine LLC, will serve as a central hub for coordinating the …

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Defense / Land Systems

KNDS Unveils Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Main Battle Tank at Eurosatory

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS is showcasing its latest developments in main battle tank technology with the introduction of the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 and Leclerc Evolution. The Leopard 2 A-RC …

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Defense / Land Systems

KNDS, Leonardo Talks on European Armored Vehicle Alliance Fail

June 12, 2024June 13, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Talks between KNDS and Leonardo have collapsed without a deal. Launched in December 2023, the discussions aimed to create a powerful European defense alliance. Initial plans, formed under the Italian …

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Defense / Land Systems

KNDS Looking to Expand Into Italy Following Restructuring         

January 25, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Richard Pettibone

European military vehicle producer KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems) completed its restructuring in 2021, with a new streamlined governance structure put into place.  The new structure aligns the firm …

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