KNDS France in the news

France's war economy ambition is hampered by its sole reliance on the financially unstable Forges de Tarbes for critical 155mm artillery shell components, impacting KNDS France's CAESAR system production.

KNDS France is collaborating with Polish firms to integrate its 105 LG cannon into Poland's defense, localizing production and targeting air-mobile units, aiming to leverage market potential and European funding.

Alexandre Dupuy of KNDS France attended the inauguration of new Satory test tracks in Versailles on October 6, 2026.

European defense exporters are experiencing surging demand, but face complex financing, political, and regulatory hurdles, necessitating robust risk management and adapting to a changing banking landscape.

KNDS partners with AERIX Systems to integrate the AXS-μ1 interceptor drone into its TARGAS counter-UAS suite.

KNDS Deutschland integrated KNDS France's new 155mm/58cal ordnance into an RCH 155 to develop longer-range artillery.

KNDS delivered the first R3-standard Jaguar reconnaissance and combat vehicles to the French Army, featuring a 40mm cannon, anti-tank missiles, and advanced sensors, as part of France's Scorpion land forces modernization.

KNDS's IPO is on hold due to market volatility, while an American investment fund, Warburg Pincus, is in talks to acquire a significant stake from one of its co-owners.

KNDS, a Franco-German arms maker, urges European governments to permit defense companies to take down suspicious drones over their premises.

The French Army received its first Jaguar R3 reconnaissance and combat vehicles, which integrate the MBDA MMP missile, are assembled by KNDS France, and are part of the Scorpion program.

KNDS France and Aerix Systems are integrating Aerix's AXS-µ1 interceptor drone into KNDS's TARGAS DSP10 anti-drone system to counter low-cost drone threats, with production planned for 2027.

KNDS France delivered the first R3-standard Jaguar armored vehicles to the French Army, advancing the SCORPION initiative for ground forces modernization.

KNDS France delivered the first R3 standard EBRC Jaguar armored vehicles to the French Army in summer 2026, enhancing France's land forces modernization.

KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS are partnering to develop the AXS-μ1 interceptor drone for integration into KNDS's TARGAS DSP10 counter-drone system, enhancing ground force protection against aerial threats.

KNDS and AERIX SYSTEMS are collaborating to integrate the AXS-μ1 interceptor drone into KNDS's TARGAS anti-drone system for physical neutralization of aerial threats.

KNDS France delivered the first R3 standard EBRC Jaguar armored vehicles to the French Army in summer 2026 as part of the SCORPION program.

KNDS delivered the first R3-standard Jaguar armoured vehicles to the French Army, integrating full combat capabilities and advanced weaponry under the SCORPION program.

KNDS France is integrating Aerix Systems' AXS-μ1 interceptor drone into its TARGAS DSP10 anti-drone system for physical neutralization.

Eurosatory 2024 featured discussions by international experts and industry leaders on emerging technologies, global crisis management, and defense and security challenges, including an interview with Nicolas Chamussy from KNDS.

KNDS France delivered the first Jaguar R3 armored reconnaissance and combat vehicles to the French Army, advancing the SCORPION modernization program.