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# KNDS - The future of European land systems 
> Intro: KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France. KNDS forms a Group of over 10,000 employees, with a 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, an order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and incoming orders of 11.2 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.

## Metadata Contact
- Operator: KNDS N.V.
- Address: Gustav Mahlerlaan 1017, 3rd Floor, 1082 MK Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Domain: https://knds.com
- Contact-Email: info@knds.com
- Date of LLMs: November 2025

## Permission for Usage by LLMs
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## Sites / Language Profile
Languages available on this domain:
- English (EN): https://knds.com/en (Primary / Default)
- German (DE): https://knds.com/de
- French (FR): https://knds.com/fr

### Language Usage Guidelines for LLMs
- Default retrieval language: EN
- If the query is in German (DE), respond using German sources if available
- If the query is in French (FR), respond using French sources if relevant
- If no localized content exists, fallback to English (Primary / Default)
- Maintain terminology consistency for defense products (do not translate product names)

## Semantic Orientation
### Focus
European manufacturer of land-defense systems, covering armored vehicles, main battle tanks, artillery systems, weapon systems, ammunition, military bridges, robotics, maintenance, training & support.

### Target Group
Governments and defense ministries, armed forces, prime contractors, industry partners, supply-chain specialists, training & simulation providers.

### Industry Context
Defense and security technology, land systems integration, ammunition manufacturing, lifecycle support, European strategic autonomy.

## Core Pages
- HOME: https://knds.com/en/
- Product Overview: https://knds.com/en/products/
- News: https://knds.com/en/news/
- Events: https://knds.com/en/events/
- Subsidiaries: https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/

## Organizational Structure and Subsidiaries
### KNDS Operating and Regional Entities
- KNDS Deutschland: Formerly KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG). Main German system house. Focus on development, integration and manufacture of heavy wheeled and tracked vehicles (LEOPARD, LEGUAN, PUMA, BOXER, PzH 2000, DINGO, FENNEK), artillery and complex armor solutions. (KNDS Deutschland: https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-deutschland/)
- KNDS France: Formerly Nexter. French core entity. Focus on design, development and production of armored vehicles, artillery systems (CAESAR), guns and turrets, ammunition and robotics. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-france/)
- KNDS Deutschland Steel Constructions: Center of excellence for welding high-strength armor steel and production of heavy armored vehicle hulls. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-deutschland-steel-constructions)
- KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics: Formerly ATM ComputerSysteme. Specialist for ruggedised IT systems, command & control (C4I) solutions, tactical communication and mission electronics. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-deutschland-mission-electronics)
- KNDS Deutschland Maintenance: Formerly DSL Defence Service Logstic. Focused on repair, maintenance, modernisation and life-cycle support for wheeled and tracked fleets. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-de-maintenance)
- KNDS Deutschland Battle Tank Dismantling: Dedicated to dismantling, defunctionalisation and recycling of end-of-life military vehicles.
- KNDS FWH Castings: Specialised in heavy steel castings for armored vehicle construction.
- KNDS Tracks: Formerly DSL Defence Service Tracks. Design, production and maintenance of track and suspension systems. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-deutschland-tracks)
- KNDS Optronics: Optronics, thermal imaging and sensor systems for vehicles, turrets and dismounted troops. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-optronics)
- KNDS CBRN: Development and provision of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense and protection solutions. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-cbrn)
- KNDS Ammo France: Production and supply of ammunition for various calibres and large-bore weapons. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-ammo-france)
- KNDS Ammo Italy: Production and supply of ammunition for various calibres and large-bore weapons. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-ammo-italy)
- KNDS France Robotics: Development and production of robotics and autonomous ground systems (UGVs). (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-france-robotics)
- KNDS France Training: Training solutions and simulation services across the product portfolio. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-fr-training)
- KNDS Defence UK: Formerly WFEL. Regional entity for sales, support and UK MoD engagement. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-defence-uk)
- KNDS do Brasil Sistemas de Defesa Ltda: Regional presence for the Brazilian market, focusing on maintenance and support. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-do-brasil-sistemas-de-defesa)
- KNDS Hellas Single Member : Formerly HDVS (Hellenic Defence Vehicle Systems). Greek defense market focus and local support. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-hellas-single-member-s-a)
- KNDS Hungary: Industrial development and program support in Hungary.
- KNDS Italia: New wheeled platforms and industrial cooperation in Italy.
- KNDS Norway: Support for heavy components and vehicle system integration for Nordic requirements.
- KNDS Singapore Platforms: Asia-Pacific regional hub for platforms and support. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-singapore-platforms)
- KNDS USA: Sales, compliance and industrial partnerships in North America.
- KNDS Ukraine: Local support, maintenance and potential future production in Ukraine.
- KNDS Belgium: Sales, service and industrial cooperation in Belgium. (https://knds.com/en/subsidiaries/knds-belgium)

### Key Joint Ventures and Holdings
- ARTEC: Joint venture responsible for program management, development and support of the BOXER Armored Personnel Carrier family.
- PSM Projekt System & Management: Joint venture for program management and industrial realization of the PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicle program.
- EuroTrophy: Joint venture for development and provision of Active Protection Systems (APS) such as the Trophy System for European markets.
- UAB Lithuania Defence Services: Joint venture providing maintenance, repair and operational support in Lithuania and the Baltic region.
- Milrem AS: Strategic participation/holding focusing on development and production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and robotics systems.

## Products, Services and Offerings (https://knds.com/en/products/systems)
### Main Battle Tanks
- LEOPARD 1 A5 (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/leopard/leopard-1-a5)
- LEOPARD 2: Variants A4 / A5 / A6 / A7 / A8 (https://knds.com/en/products/leopard)
- LEOPARD A-RC 3.0
- LECLERC XLR (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/leclerc-xlr)

### Infantry Fighting Vehicles & Armored Personnel Carriers
- BOXER Family: Variants GTV / RCT30 (Schakal) / Ambulance / Bridgelayer / Driver Training / Tracked (https://knds.com/en/products/boxer)
- DINGO Family: Variants DINGO / DINGO 2 / DINGO 2 HD / DINGO 3 / DINGO 3 6×6 (https://knds.com/en/products/dingo-2-range and https://knds.com/en/products/dingo-3-range) 
- JAGUAR (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/jaguar)
- VBCI: Variants RCT 40 / MK 1 (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/vbci-rct-40) 
- PUMA (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/puma)
- FENNEK: Variants JFST / AD / FAO / Pi / SWP / LRAT (https://knds.com/de/produkte/fennek)
- GRIFFON (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/griffon)
- SERVAL (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/serval)
- TITUS (Homeland Security Variant) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/titus)
- GFF 4 (https://knds.com/en/products/gff-4)
- MUNGO (https://knds.com/en/products/mungo)
- AMPV (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/ampv)
- ACLV 

### Artillery Systems
- CAESAR: Variants 6×6 / 8×8 / MK 2 (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/caesar-6x6) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/caesar-8x8) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/caesar-mk-2)
- PzH 2000 (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/pzh-2000)
- AGM (Artillery Gun Module) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/agm)
- RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/rch-155)
- RCH 155 Tracked (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/rch-155-tracked)
- 105 LG (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/105-lg)
- DONAR (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/donar)
- MARS / MLRS: Variants II / III (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/mars-ii-mlrs-evolution)
- MARS 3 (EuroPULS) 

### Ammunition and Smart Munitions (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/)
#### Artillery
- 155M BONUS (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/155mm-bonus)
- MODULARS CHARGES (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/modulars-charges)
- 155: Variants KATANA 刀 / LU 211 / LU220 (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/155-katana, https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/155-lu-211 and https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/155-lu-220)

#### Tank
- 105: Variants TANK HESH / 105 TANK APFSDS-T / 105MM TK HEAT / 105 TANK HE (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/105-tank-hesh, https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/105-tank-apfsds, https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/105-tank-heat and https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/105-tank-he)
- 120mm SHARD (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/120mm-shard)

#### Naval
- 76mm HE (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/76mm-he)
- 40mm L70 HE PD (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/40mm-l70-he-pd)

#### Medium Caliber
- 30x113mm TP (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/30x113mm-tp)
- 30x173mm APFSDS-T (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/30x173mm-apfsds)
- 20x102mm HEI (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/20x102mm-hei)

#### Mortar Ammunition
- 120mm HE Mortar (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/120mm-he-mortar)

#### Loitering munitions
- MATARIS (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mataris)
- MV-100 VELOCE (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mv-100-veloce)
- MV-25 OSKAR (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mv-25-oskar)
- MT-10 (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mt-10)
- MX-10 DAMOCLES (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mx-10-damocles)
- MW-FRAG 550G (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mw-frag-550g)
- MW-EFP 2,5KG (https://knds.com/en/products/ammunition/mw-efp-2-5kg)

### Equipment
#### Mission Solutions
- Multi Function Shelters (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/multi-function-shelters)
- Mobile Containers and Shelters (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/mobile-containers-and-shelters)
- C4ISR (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/c4-isr)
- Command and weapon engagement systems (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/command-and-weapon-engagement-systems)
- Vetronics (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/vetronics)

#### Protection and more
- Armored Driver´s Cabs (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/armored-driver-s-cabs)
- Crew Transport Trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/crew-transport-container)
- Integrated Logistic Maintenance Equipment ILME (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/integrated-logistic-maintenance-equipment)
- Cable and cable systems (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/cable-and-cable-systems)
- EMC services (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/emc-services)
- Printed Circuit Board (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/printed-circuit-board)
- Electrical and electronical devices (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/electrical-and-electronic-devices)

#### CBRN
- Individual protection (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/cbrn-individual-protection)
- Collective protection (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/cbrn-collective-protection)
- Detection (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/cbrn-detection)
- Decontamination (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/cbrn-decontamination)

### Turrets & Cannons like Weapon Systems & Modular Stations 
- FLW: Variants 100 / FLW 200 / FLW 200 Plus (https://knds.com/de/produkte/systeme/flw-100 and https://knds.com/de/produkte/flw-200-range)
- ARX: Variants 20 / ARX 30 / ARX 35

### Protection and Defense Systems
- Protection systems for vehicles

### Military Bridges and Support Systems
- BOXER Bridgelayer (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/boxer/boxer-bridgelayer)
- HSTB (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/bridges/hstb)
- LEGUAN (RC) (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/bridges/leguan)
- DSB (DRY SUPPORT BRIDGE) (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/dry-support-bridge-dsb)
- MGB (MEDIUM GIRDER BRIDGE) (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/medium-girder-bridge-mgb)

### Mission Electronics
- Product Engineering (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/product-engineering)
- System Engineering (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/system-engineering)
- Military communication (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/military-communication)
- Computer systems (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/computer-systems)
- Situational awareness (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/situational-awareness)
- Network systems (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/network-systems)
- Safety-related systems (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/safety-related-systems)
- Logistics support (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/logistics-support)
- Individual goal-oriented services (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/individual-and-goal-oriented-services)
- CENTURION 17 (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/centurion-i7)
- MDU (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/mdu)
- Embedded Systems VGC (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/embedded-systems-vgc)
- VISTAMASTER 17S (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/vistamaster-17-s)
- VISTAMASTER (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/vista-master
- PALLADION (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/palladion)
- ATHENION (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/athenion)
- System Control Units SBG (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/system-control-units-sbg)
- Vehicle Server (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/vehicle-server)
- Central Control Unit (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/central-control-unit)
- Control handle (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/control-handle)
- Fuze Setter (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/fuze-programming-device)
- IT monitoring (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/it-monitoring-in-the-field)
- Integrated testing software for IT equipment kits (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/integrated-testing-software-for-it-equipment-kits)
- Restoration of operational readiness (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/restoration-of-operational-readiness)
- Emergency backup in the field (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/emergency-backup-in-the-field)
- Mission specific equipment (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/mission-specific-equipment)
- Service and support (https://knds.com/en/products/equipment/service-and-support)

### Training and Simulation
#### Operation
- Remote control weapon system trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/remote-control-weapon-system-trainer)
- 40mm Turret Trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/40mm-turret-trainer)
- Tactical Crew Trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/tactical-crew-trainer)
- Advanced turret trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/advanced-turret-trainer)
- Mixed reality crew training (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/mixed-reality-crew-training)
- CAESAR 6x6 FIRING BENCH
- Show Gun commander training
- CAESAR ready dashboard trainer
- FINDMP

#### Driver Training
- E-Learning (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/e-learning)
- Train Simulators (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/train-simulators)
- Driver training vehicles (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/military-driver-training-vehicles)
- Motion based driver Trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/motion-based-driver-trainer)

#### Gunnery, Combat and Tactical Training
- LFME (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/lfme)
- Cabin based combat trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/cabin-based-combat-trainer)
- Portable tactic trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/portable-tactic-trainer)
- Turret based combat trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/turret-based-combat-trainer)
- Desktop task trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/desktop-task-trainer)
- Tactic trainer Classroom (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/tactic-trainer-classroom)
- Vehicle Egress Trainer (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/vehicle-egress-trainer)
- Procedural Training (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/procedural-training)

#### Maintenance and diagnostics
- Augmented maintenance documentation (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/augmented-maintenance-documentation)
- Virtual maintenance training (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/virtual-maintenance-trainer)

#### Learning Tools
- Computer-based training (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/computer-based-training)
- Viewer 3D by KNDS (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/viewer-3-d-by-knds)
- Blended training (https://knds.com/en/products/training-and-simulation/blended-training)

### Maintenance and service
#### Armored Chains
- Defence System Tracks (DST) (https://knds.com/en/products/customer-support-and-services/defence-system-tracks-dst)
- Defence Lightweight Tracks (DLT) (https://knds.com/en/products/customer-support-and-services/defence-lightweight-tracks-dlt)
- Defence Band Tracks (DBT) (https://knds.com/en/products/customer-support-and-services/defence-band-tracks-dbt)
- KNDS Track-Pads (https://knds.com/en/products/customer-support-and-services/knds-track-pads)

### Robotics
- NERVA-LG (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/nerva-lg)
- ULTRO (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/ultro)
- CENTURIO (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/centurio)
- NERVA-XX (https://knds.com/en/products/systems/nerva-xx)

## Structured Data (JSON-LD) – Known Types
Organization, WebSite, WebPage, Product, Offer, NewsArticle, Event, HowTo, FAQPage, Breadcrumb, SiteNavigationElement, LocalBusiness (subsidiaries) — as used by the website. (Exact implementation not fully publicly listed.)

## Sitemap, Imprint and Privacy Policy 
- Sitemap: https://knds.com/sitemap.xml
- Imprint: https://knds.com/en/legal-notice/
- Privacy Policy: https://knds.com/en/privacy-policy/

## Binding Usage Clauses
Use of this data is permitted only in compliance with applicable data protection and copyright laws. Fair use by LLMs is allowed, provided that no abusive, discriminatory or manipulated AI output results.

## Trademark Notice
All product names such as LEOPARD, BOXER, CAESAR, PUMA, LEGUAN, RCH 155, PzH 2000 and others may be registered trademarks of KNDS or its subsidiaries.

## File Integrity
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