France Buys Next-Gen Armor-Piercing Rounds to Keep Leclercs Lethal Into 2030s
France has awarded KNDS a contract to supply several thousand Shard kinetic-energy rounds for the modernized Leclerc main battle tank fleet.
Belgium, Luxembourg Purchase 270 CaMo Armored Vehicles From KNDS France
KNDS France has received orders to build 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the Capacité Motorisée program.
KNDS Turns Armored Vehicles Into Jam-Resistant Drone Command Hubs
Drone Functions Kit is a modular system from KNDS that adds a 2.5-meter compartment to armored or amphibious vehicles, carrying two to eight drones along with computing and cooling gear.
Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays
The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.
RAPIDFire Goes Ground-Based in New Air Defense Variant From Thales, KNDS
Thales and KNDS France have introduced a land-based variant of the RAPIDFire naval defense system.
France Procures 25,000 KNDS 40mm Shells
KNDS France has secured a contract to provide 25,000 rounds of 40-millimeter telescoped ammunition for the French Armed Forces.
Caesar 8×8 Howitzer to Begin Production in Czech Republic
KNDS has announced that the serial production of its Caesar 8x8 artillery system in the Czech Republic will begin in early June.
KNDS, Metlen Team for Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Production
KNDS France has partnered with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the armored infantry fighting vehicle “Philoctetes” for the Hellenic Army.
Bulgaria Mulls Replacement for Soviet Artillery With French Caesar
Bulgaria is considering acquiring the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer as a replacement for the Soviet 2S1 "Gvozdika" 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems.
KNDS France Unveils Centurio-X30 Robotic Military Vehicle
KNDS France has unveiled its new military unmanned ground vehicle, the “Centurio-X30,” designed to deliver heavy fire support to dismounted units.
France Taps KNDS, Safran to Explore Future Robotic Land Platform Tech
The French defense procurement agency has signed a framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense to explore technologies for robotic land vehicles.
Morocco Orders Israeli Howitzers After ‘Problems’ With French Caesars
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces has contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems for the delivery of 36 Atmos 2000 self-propelled artillery systems.
Estonia Receives First Batch of Six Caesar Howitzers
The Estonian Defense Forces has received the first batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
France Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks.
France Orders Over $600 Million in Air Defense, Counter-Drone Systems
The French defense procurement agency has ordered new air defense and counter-drone systems for $624 million.
Franco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development.
French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle
The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.
US Special Forces to Get Multi-Purpose Robots From KNDS France
Arms manufacturer KNDS France has clinched a contract to supply 10 NERVA-LG multi-purpose robots to the US Special Forces.
Portugal Signs Framework Agreement for 36 Caesar Howitzers
The Portuguese government has signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 36 Caesar NG self-propelled howitzers from France.
France to Provide Ukraine With 100 Kamikaze Drones
After tests of locally-designed loitering munitions, France will order 2,000 of the kamikaze drones and deliver the first 100 to Ukraine.
KNDS Launches Ukraine Subsidiary to Repair Heavy Guns, Make Ammo
KNDS launched its Ukrainian subsidiary in Kyiv this week to enable local firms to carry out maintenance and repair of KNDS platforms.
France Greenlights High Precision KNDS Artillery Shell Development
The French defense procurement agency has contracted KNDS France for its support in developing the Katana high precision guided ammunition.
