Combat proven
True force multipliers, KNDS France systems have proven their performance and high level of protection and security in numerous theaters of operation. To date, KNDS France has more than 100 user armies worldwide.
KNDS FRANCE
THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN LAND SYSTEMS
As the French leader in air-land defense, KNDS France and its subsidiaries support armed forces in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.
With its 4,500-strong workforce, KNDS France designs, develops and produces armored vehicles, artillery systems, guns and turrets, ammunition, robots and defense equipment. At the service of its customers, KNDS France is committed to providing tailor-made support throughout the life cycle of their products.
KNDS IN FRANCE
KNDS France is at the heart of the SCORPION program, guaranteeing the production of the GRIFFON and JAGUAR with its partners Arquus and Thales, the SERVAL with Texelis, and the renovation of the Leclerc main battle tank.
In France, KNDS is an architect and industrial prime contractor. Working closely with the French defense procurement agency (DGA), KNDS France guarantees the performance of its products and services, and ensures the smooth operation of its supply chain.
DRIVING INNOVATION IN LAND DEFENSE
With 13% of its turnover dedicated to research and development, innovation is at the heart of KNDS France's missions, providing its customers with a decisive operational advantage.
KNDS France holds more than 2,500 live patents on major themes: weapons and munitions, mobility, protection and stealth, robotics and autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and battlefield digitization, as well as e-training through virtual reality.
OUR STRENGTHS
Performance and sustainability
KNDS France is committed to developing high-performance, robust, reliable and durable equipment, adapted to new-generation conflicts and demanding theaters of operation. This commitment also includes initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of our products.
Customer support
KNDS France offers integrated support services to meet the expectations and anticipate the needs of its customers. Throughout the life cycle of their products, KNDS France provides training and specific operational maintenance services, including the supply of equipment upgrades.
International presence and strategic partnerships
KNDS France benefits from a strong presence in Europe and abroad, and is strengthening its footprint in close collaboration with trusted industrial partners, to share its know-how and contribute to their development.
Board of Directors
Nicolas MILLION
CEO KNDS France
Alexandre DUPUY
Business Unit Systems and KAM France
Dominique GUILLET
Business Unit Weapons and Ammunition
David MARQUETTE
Business Unit Customers and Services
Olivier TRAVERT
Marketing and Sales
Christophe RAMAEN
Engineering and Innovation
Olivier BONFILS
Industry and Supply Chain
Carole PROUHEZE
Human Ressources
Ghislain PASSEBECQ
Procurement
Gilles Pivet
Quality Performance & Improvement
Frédéric BOUTY
Corporate Development
Cédric COLLANGE
Mergers and Acquisitions
MGCS (Main Ground Combat System)
Main Ground Combat System (MGCS): this new MBT will be based on the most innovative technologies and will be possess operational superiority in all contexts and on all terrain
SCORPION program
First deliveries of GRIFFON. Let's follow JAGUAR, LECLERC Renovated and SERVAL
KNDS creation
Nexter and KMW create KNDS to become the European leader in the land defense industry
VBCI
Release of Armored Infantry Combat Vehicle
CAESAR® Artillery System
Sale of the first CAESAR® units to the French Army
BONUS shell
Creation of the Bonus anti-tank target-detection shell using two directed energy bomblets
LECLERC
The third generation LECLERC battle tank enters the French cavalry
GIAT Industries
GIAT Industries creation
AMX 13
Produced in multiple variants, the AMX program is an international success
75mm gun
Field Artillery revolution
The Gribeauval
Creation of the first genuine artillery system
Royal arms factory
Opening of the first royal arms factory in Saint-Etienne
TALENTS
To work at KNDS is to be driven by our passion, our ambition, our demand for quality and to contribute to our commitment to our customers.
CORPORATE PRINCIPALES
KNDS France's responsibility is essential in the relationships that the group maintains with all stakeholders, whether they are customers, suppliers, shareholders and, of course, employees.
