PRESS RELEASE
Incident at KNDS Ammo Italy
No injuries reported – investigation into the circumstances is ongoing
KNDS confirms that an incident occurred at the KNDS Ammo Italy site. We can confirm that no injuries have been reported.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated and assessed by the teams on site. At this stage, we are therefore unable to provide further confirmed details regarding the cause or exact sequence of events.
The safety of our employees and everyone working at our sites remains our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the situation in close cooperation with the local authorities and will provide further information once verified facts become available.
About KNDS
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.
Press Contact
Véronique Creissels,
EVP Communications, KNDS
Tel: +31 6 2470 3239
E-Mail: veronique.creissels@knds.nl
www.knds.com
