Standing by our soldiers with advanced mission solutions
KNDS is a leading pan-European land defense company, uniting over 11,500 employees with a €3.8 billion in revenue and a backlog of €23.5 billion in 2024. 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, uniting key nations within a single group, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty of Europe’s defence by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces. Trusted by 24 European armies and 19 other armies worldwide, 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.
Driven by purpose
We empower soldiers with cutting‑edge, modular defense systems that blend proven technology with future‑ready interoperability. By designing, manufacturing, and supporting every stage of the product life‑cycle, we deliver agile, reliable solutions that protect national sovereignty and strengthen European stability.
Shaping tomorrow
To forge a united, efficient defense network that reshapes warfare through open, interoperable technology. By blending manned and unmanned systems, we set new global standards and drive collective security for Europe and beyond. Our goal is to contribute to lasting stability, ensuring that every nation can rely on resilient, future‑ready defense solutions.
Key Figures 2024
Billion Euro turnover
Billion Euro order backlog
Employees worldwide
Billion Euro incoming orders
A unified Group
KNDS N.V., with corporate seat and office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has been established in 2015, to form the leading European Land Systems Group. KNDS N.V. is a Franco-German company, with a global reach.
KNDS has a one-tier Board of Directors, comprising 9 Non-Executive Directors and 1 Executive Director / CEO. The CEO is supported by the Executive Committee in his duty of managing the day-to-day operations. The Executive Committee is chaired by the CEO and comprises the Managers and Heads of major functions of the French and German subgroups of KNDS.
“WE HAVE TO ACT NOW, FAST AND TOGETHER“
Our ambition is clear: to become the undisputed European champion in land defense. This means setting the benchmark in our industry—technologically, operationally, and strategically. We aim to be the natural industrial partner for European nations, delivering sovereign capabilities, trusted solutions, and a durable industrial footprint that strengthens Europe’s defense readiness.
Ethics and integrity framework
The corporate responsibility of KNDS plays a vital role in shaping its relationships with stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, shareholders, and employees alike. This approach is strategically integrated into the group’s priorities to foster trust and transparency with partners while simultaneously enhancing performance within and across Europe. Key mechanisms driving this commitment include robust risk management frameworks, strengthened internal controls, a proactive environmental sustainability policy, and the cultivation of enduring partnerships with suppliers.
At its core, KNDS upholds five values—customer focus, accountability, safety, togetherness and entrepreneurship—which shape the way we work and the decisions we make. They are the foundation of the KNDS culture and guide us to act with integrity, take ownership, work collaboratively and innovate continuously, ensuring we deliver reliable, trusted and mission-ready solutions while turning our commitments into concrete results.
History
From the beginning of the franco-german association to the future of European land systems. Discover the milestones of the KNDS Group.
