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European defence IPO: KNDS lays out listing plans that could value it at up to €15bn

The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, listing shares in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, capitalising on Europe's race to rebuild its military capacity.

Euronews

France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, opening door to stock market

France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of Amsterdam-headquartered arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to boost faltering European defence cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

Germany to take 40% stake in Leopard tank maker KNDS alongside France

Berlin is preparing to buy a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German group behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, putting it alongside France as a state shareholder in one of Europe's most important defence firms.

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Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

The Independent UK

Europe unveils a new tank to neutralise drones: Check how US, Russia, China and India are arming heavy armour for future warfare

European defence firm KNDS has unveiled the Capint next-generation tank at Eurosatory 2026, combining a Leopard 2 hull with a French unmanned turret. Designed as a future replacement for France's Leclerc tanks, the platform reflects a broader global shift toward AI-enabled, networked and autonomous armoured warfare. The development comes as…

The Economic Times

SMPP, KNDS forge India partnership for next-generation loitering munitions

Indian defence firm SMPP and European giant KNDS have teamed up to manufacture advanced loitering munitions in India. This collaboration aims to boost India's defence production under the Make in India initiative. The partnership will initially supply the Indian Army with precision strike systems. It includes technology transfer and indigenous…

The Economic Times

Franco-German group unveils new battle tank at Eurosatory defence fair

Franco-German defence group KNDS on Monday unveiled a new battle tank at the Eurosatory defence industry exhibition near Paris, a week after the two European countries dropped their joint FCAS fighter jet programme.

France 24

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Germany targets major stake in Europe’s tank titan KNDS

The KNDS weapons group is a merger between France’s Nexter and Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann weapons firms. The German state is set to initially own 40% of the company with plans to reduce its stake to 30% within two to three years.

Euronews

Tried and tested in war: For European drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be

For European drone manufacturers, being able to say that their equipment has been tried in war by Ukrainian forces is becoming a sales pitch

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine shifts France's weapons industry into high gear

France is the world’s second largest arms exporter after the US, and since the Russian invasion of Ukraine it has been ramping up production – both to send weapons to Kyiv and boost its own supplies. Arms manufacturers such as KNDS have tripled production since 2022, but are facing recruitment…

Radio France Internationale

France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks

French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that paves the way for joint development of a new battle tank, known as the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). The project, already several years in the making, is tipped to put the European partners ahead…

Radio France Internationale

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