KNDS

KNDS is a pan-European land defense group formed from the alliance of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann in Germany and Nexter in France. The company describes itself as a prime contractor delivering mission solutions for the land domain, integrating manned and unmanned systems into open, interoperable architectures with full system-of-systems capability.

Group profile

• Corporate seat and office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, established in 2015 as a Franco-German group with global reach
• More than 11,000 employees
• Group revenue of 4.4 billion euros and an order backlog of 33.1 billion euros in 2025, according to the company
• A one-tier board with nine non-executive directors and one executive director who is also CEO

What it does

KNDS designs, manufactures and supports defense systems across the full product life cycle, from development through in-service support. Its stated aim is to equip soldiers with modular systems that combine proven technology with interoperability. Recent news on its website mentions the Leopard 2 and Leguan bridge layer programmes, MX-10 Damocles loitering munitions with Delair, the CaMo programme for France, and a new production line facility in Norway with Ritek.

Customer support and services

The company runs a customer support and services activity alongside its product lines, and publishes a supplier portal and a contact form for enquiries.

Values

KNDS states that integrity, transparency, innovation and sustainability are the basis of its operations, with a zero tolerance approach to corruption and environmental programmes covering waste management, pollution prevention and energy efficiency.

Shows

KNDS appears in the exhibitor and sponsor lists of ADAS Asian Defense and Security, AeroMart Toulouse, the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, DSEI UK, Euronaval, LAAD Defence and Security, MSPO in Kielce, the SECD Day conference and, as a main partner, NATO Days in Ostrava.

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