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The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed two major contracts with KNDS, the German-French defense group, to both modernize its current tank fleet and procure new armored vehicles. The …
Sweden Signs Agreement to Modernize and Expand Leopard Tank Fleet Read More
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, …
MGCS Project Company GmbH Officially Launched by KNDS, Rheinmetall, and Thales Read More
The Dutch Ministry of Defense issued a new white paper on military development last week, urging further funding for new procurement and personnel. The paper, which follows a similar missive …
Dutch Ministry of Defense Publishes New Defense White Paper 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
Leonardo and KNDS, under the Italian Ministry of Defense’s guidance, have forged a strategic alliance to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities and develop the next generation of armored vehicles. This partnership, …
KNDS and Leonardo Team on Leopard 2A8 Tanks as Italy Joins MGCS Future Armor Program Read More
On June 13, 2023, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a short video clip purporting to show battle-damaged Leopard 2 main battle tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles captured by Russian …
Donated Combat Vehicles Lost in Ukraine — Technology Cannot Replace Training Read More
On January 25, the German government announced it would initially transfer 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other NATO allies to likewise transfer Leopard 2s to Ukraine. This …
Tank Warfare in Ukraine — An Unspoken Reality Needs to be Heeded Read More
On January 25, the German government announced it would transfer an initial 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other NATO allies to likewise transfer Leopard 2s to Ukraine. …
Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 Steal a March on the Abrams in Ukraine Read More
On January 25, 2023, the Biden administration announced it will transfer 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks and eight M88A2 HERCULES armored recovery vehicles to Ukraine, in an emergency aid …
Abrams and Leopard 2 Tanks for Ukraine – Master Stroke or Colossal Blunder? Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Finally, after years of discussion, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter have merged. The newly merged firm is now based in Amsterdam, …
KANT Can. KMW/Nexter Merger Complete Read More