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| KMW + Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) (A570). |
By Wording OD
The largest
outdoor stand at Eurosatory 2016 is that of KMW + Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS)
(A570). This follows the merger of Germany’s Krauss- Maffei Wegmann and French
company Nexter Systems in December 2015. The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of
consolidation of land defence systems in Europe, which are still fragmented. In
a statement issued here, KNDS co-chief executive officers Stéphane Mayer and
Frank Haun said: “We are glad to present our new step forward on the path to a
strong European defence group through our new name and our common presence
during Eurosatory.”
According to KNDS, the strategic alliance between
the two companies will enhance both groups’ competitiveness and internal
positions as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective
national defence forces.The new name clearly identifies the alliance
between the two, By preserving both corporate identities and their
logos, and by combining their colours, Krauss- Maffei Wegmann and Nexter
Systems are affirming their co-operation by pooling their strengths and
capitalising on the good fit they form. At the same time, each company maintains its own
capabilities and products.
The KNDS stand shows the complete portfolio of
land systems available from the two companies, which range from the German
Leopard 2 and French Leclerc main battle tanks to other tracked and wheeled
armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs), artillery systems and munitions. At present there is no joint programme that would
cement the two companies together because they are each already involved in
major AFV programmes for their own nations’ land forces.
Source: Eurosatory 2016/Jane´s Defense.
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