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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.


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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.



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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

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.

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

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Nicolas CHAMUSSY

CEO KNDS France and COO KNDS

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Nicolas MILLION

Finance

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Alexandre DUPUY

Business Unit Systems and KAM France

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Dominique GUILLET

Business Unit Weapons and Ammunition

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David MARQUETTE

Business Unit Customers and Services

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Olivier TRAVERT

Marketing and Sales

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Christophe RAMAEN

Engineering and Innovation

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Olivier BONFILS

Industry and Supply Chain

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Carole PROUHEZE

Human Ressources

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Ghislain PASSEBECQ

Procurement

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Frédéric BOUTY

Corporate Development

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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

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SCORPION program

First deliveries of GRIFFON. Let's follow JAGUAR, LECLERC Renovated and SERVAL

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KNDS creation

Nexter and KMW create KNDS to become the European leader in the land defense industry

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VBCI

Release of Armored Infantry Combat Vehicle

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CAESAR® Artillery System

Sale of the first CAESAR® units to the French Army

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BONUS shell

Creation of the Bonus anti-tank target-detection shell using two directed energy bomblets

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LECLERC

The third generation LECLERC battle tank enters the French cavalry

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GIAT Industries

GIAT Industries creation

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AMX 13

Produced in multiple variants, the AMX program is an international success

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75mm gun

Field Artillery revolution

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The Gribeauval

Creation of the first genuine artillery system

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Royal arms factory

Opening of the first royal arms factory in Saint-Etienne

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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.

Contact us

KNDS France

13 route de la Minière 78034 Versailles

+ 33 (0)1 39 49 30 00

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