PRESS RELEASE
KNDS to Equip Lithuania with LEGUAN Bridge Layers
Munich, January 28, 2026 – The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has commissioned KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) to deliver twelve LEGUAN bridge layers on LEOPARD 2 chassis. The contract stipulates that each system will be equipped with two 14m and one 26m LEGUAN bridges. Furthermore, an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package, which includes training, specialized tools, and spare parts, ensures the operational readiness of the LEGUAN LEOPARD 2 bridge layers.
The total contract volume is approximately EUR 210 million.
The LEGUAN LEOPARD 2 offers the mobility of the LEOPARD 2 main battle tank and maximum of identical logistics. The 14m and 26m bridges meet the highest requirements for an MLC 80 load capacity and offer further expansion potential. The bridge can be automatically deployed and retrieved from the protected cabin, day and night.
The LEGUAN system on various tracked and wheeled platforms is already in use and being procured by 22 armies around the world.
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KNDS is the leading pan-European land defence company, uniting over 11,500 employees and generating €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With a strong order backlog of €23.5 billion, 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 and security of Europe’s defence by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by 24 European armies and 19 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.
