It recognises the legitimate strategic and security interests of our State stakeholders, while preserving the autonomy the Group’s management needs to run the company successfully.
KNDS will continue to be managed with a clear focus on execution, performance, competitiveness, innovation, strengthened market position and long-term shareholder value. This framework gives us the basis to invest in future technologies, strengthen our industrial capabilities and actively contribute to the further cooperations and consolidation of the European defense industry.
We thank the French and German governments for their constructive engagement and for their confidence in KNDS. Our task now is to deliver for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and Europe’s defense capability and credibility.”
Press Contact
Véronique Creissels
EVP Communications
KNDS N.V.
E-mail: veronique.creissels@knds.nl
T: +33 (0) 6 80 06 73 50
KNDS is a leading pan-European land defense company, uniting nearly 11,000 employees and generating €4.4 billion in revenue in 2025. With a strong order backlog of €33.1 billion as of December 31, 2025, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles. Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty of Europe’s defense by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by 40+ armies worldwide, including 24 European armed forces, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
KNDS N.V.
Gustav Mahlerlaan 1017
NL1082 Amsterdam
Telefon: +31 6 2470 3239
https://www.knds.com
Chief Communications Officer
Telefon: +31 6 2470 3239
E-Mail: veronique.creissels@knds.nl
![]()
