KNDS
Coverage of KNDS in the Nexus archive.
- KNDS: German-French tank manufacturer postpones IPO
The German-French tank manufacturer KNDS has postponed its initial public offering (IPO), delaying the German government's planned purchase of a 40% stake. Additionally, a German drone start-up has secured $1 billion in new funding.
- Tank maker KNDS delays stock listing, citing defense-market volatility
French-German tank maker KNDS delayed its stock-market listing due to European defense-sector volatility, despite completing most preparations. The company plans to resume the IPO process when market conditions improve, citing investor confidence in its long-term strategy and differentiated industry positioning.
- KNDS Postpones IPO Citing European Defense Volatility
KNDS has postponed its initial public offering (IPO) due to volatility in the European defense sector. The company cited European defense market instability as the primary reason for delaying the IPO.
- Tank maker KNDS postpones IPO amid market struggles for defense
KNDS, an Amsterdam-based tank manufacturer, has postponed its IPO due to challenging market conditions in the defense sector. The company's shareholders stated the IPO will proceed when market conditions improve.
- European defence stocks face uncertainty
European defense stocks are facing uncertainty due to Germany's decision to cancel its warship project, which affects the planned stock listing of tank manufacturer KNDS.
- The Market Goes to War: Europe Funds Rearmament on the Bourse
Franco-German tank maker KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt, with France and Germany each holding 40% ownership and Germany retaining a golden share for veto power over major decisions at the German business.
- Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS will go public ‘within weeks’
Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS will go public within weeks, with the company currently valued at €18 to €20 billion.
- French-German tank maker KNDS announces IPO launch within weeks
French-German tank manufacturer KNDS has announced plans to launch an IPO within weeks. The company was mentioned in the context of a visit during the Cleantech Future Festival in Remscheid, western Germany on June 17, 2026.
- Tankmaker KNDS Starts Process for Frankfurt, Paris IPO
Tankmaker KNDS has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt and Paris. The company is preparing to list on stock exchanges in both cities.
- Defense giant KNDS plans IPO in Paris and Frankfurt
Defense company KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt. Current shareholders intend to sell up to 20% of existing share capital.
- Tankmaker KNDS Kicks Off Process for IPO in Frankfurt and Paris
Tankmaker KNDS has begun the process for an IPO in Frankfurt and Paris. The company assembles Leopard 2 tanks at its plant in Unterstadt, Germany.
- Germany joins France in KNDS shareholding, paving the way for a stock market listing
Germany and France have joined in KNDS shareholding, facilitating a potential stock market listing. The company showcased a CAPINT tank at the Eurosatory defense trade show in 2026.
- France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO
France and Germany agreed to joint governance of arms maker KNDS with equal stakes, advancing its IPO to strengthen European defense cooperation. The deal follows the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project and aims to boost Europe's industrial and defense capabilities.
- Germany reaches deal to buy 40% of Europe’s biggest tank maker
Germany has agreed to purchase a 40% stake in KNDS, Europe's largest tank maker, following months of negotiations. The deal is expected to pave the way for an initial public offering (IPO).
- Defense giant KNDS moves closer to IPO after France-Germany stake deal
France and Germany agreed on a KNDS framework as Germany seeks a 40% stake ahead of a potential multibillion-euro IPO. Defense company KNDS is moving closer to an initial public offering following the stake deal.
- Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
Germany plans to take a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, joining France which already holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense production and sovereignty, with potential for an IPO. KNDS, formed in 2015 from the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and France’s Nexter, also produces military vehicles like Puma and Boxer.
- Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
The German government plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, to bolster European production alongside France. France is already a stakeholder in the company.
- Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
Germany plans to take a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, alongside France, which holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense production and security capabilities, with the two governments agreeing to align their strategies for KNDS, potentially leading to an IPO.
- Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
The German government plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, a European defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, joining France which already holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense capabilities and technological sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions.
- French, German Governments Agree to Hold Equal Stakes in KNDS
The French and German governments have agreed to hold equal stakes in KNDS. The company's stand was featured at the Eurosatory defense and security conference on June 15.
- Size matters: KNDS pitches long-barreled artillery for 60-kilometer base range
KNDS, a French-German defense company, is developing the Loras long-range artillery system with a 58-caliber barrel capable of firing standard shells up to 60 kilometers, surpassing typical NATO artillery lengths. The system, set for production between 2032-2035, features a tracked Boxer chassis and French barrel technology, with KNDS addressing technical challenges like barrel wear seen in U.S. programs.
- Malaysia to buy 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers, KNDS announces at Eurosatory
Malaysia has signed a contract to purchase 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers from KNDS, following a prolonged effort to acquire such military equipment. The deal was announced at Eurosatory, a defense exhibition.
- KNDS proposes mixed French-German tank to replace France’s Leclerc
KNDS proposes a French-German hybrid main battle tank, Capint, combining a French-developed turret and gun with the Leopard 2's hull to replace France's aging Leclerc tanks. The tank aims to serve as an interim solution before the delayed Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) arrives in the mid-2040s, with production units planned for 2035 and deployment by 2037. The design includes AI integration, advanced protection systems, and robotic wingmen concepts.
- European manufacturers unveil new main battle tank variants at Eurosatory
KNDS introduced the CaPINT MBT at Eurosatory to replace France's aging Leclerc fleet, which is set to retire around 2037. The new tank variant is presented as a gap-filler solution.
- After delivery of first tanks to Norway, EuroTrophy looks to wider European future
EuroTrophy delivered the first Leopard tanks to Norway and is collaborating with KNDS and the German and Norwegian governments to establish a new Leopard tank baseline. The company aims to expand its European presence following this procurement.
- OHB and KNDS Weigh Tweaks to Share Sale Timetables to Avoid SpaceX
OHB and KNDS are considering adjustments to their share sale schedules to avoid conflicts with SpaceX activities. The EU's 27 member states have approved a €150 billion defense fund to support member countries' security investments, as demonstrated at the IDET fair in Czech Republic.
- Defense Firm KNDS Set to Cut Its Stake in Gearbox Maker Renk
Defense firm KNDS is set to cut its stake in gearbox maker Renk. The news comes as the annual Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition takes place in London, UK. European countries have pledged to increase defense spending.
- UK reloads artillery plans with £1B remote-control howitzer order
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £1 billion contract to provide the British Army with 72 next-gen mobile artillery units, featuring remote-controlled howitzers mounted on Boxer armored vehicles. The new system will replace the aging AS-90 self-propelled howitzers and provide artillery support against targets up to 70 km away. Deliveries are expected to start in 2028.
- KNDS IPO Wobbles Over Valuation as Peers Fall
KNDS IPO valuation is uncertain as peer companies' stock prices fall, indicating a potential impact on KNDS' initial public offering. The company's IPO is facing challenges due to the declining stock prices of its peers. This situation may affect investor confidence in KNDS.