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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 …
Leonardo and Rheinmetall Join Forces to Create European Combat Vehicle Powerhouse Read More
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 …
KNDS Opens Kyiv Subsidiary to Bolster Ukrainian Military Support Read More
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 …
KNDS Unveils Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Main Battle Tank at Eurosatory Read More
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 …
KNDS, Leonardo Talks on European Armored Vehicle Alliance Fail Read More
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 …
KNDS Looking to Expand Into Italy Following Restructuring Read More