JAGUAR, ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE AND COMBAT VEHICLE
JAGUAR, ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE AND COMBAT VEHICLE
OUR ORGANIZATION
In 2015, Nexter and Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW), systems designer and integrator of the Leclerc and Leopard MBT, joined forces as KNDS to become the European leader in land defense. This consolidation unites the strengths and know-how of the two groups to better address the export markets in the face of increasingly active competition and meet the needs of the French and German armies. KNDS forms a group of around 8,270 employees, with an annual turnover of 2.4 billion euro and an order backlog of around 10.6 billion euro. Its product range includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems including robotics, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
Five years after the merger, the Group’s governance is evolving towards the next phase of integration and development with a new structure composed of a Board of Directors of ten members, including the nominated CEO of KNDS, Mr. Frank Haun. An executive committee, balanced between France and Germany, will support the board of directors and the CEO in the management of KNDS going forward. April 1st 2021, Nicolas Chamussy become the CEO of KNDS France. To guide the group in its strategic priorities and assist in their implementation, he relies on experts from all the trades represented in our company.
Discover the KNDS France and subsidiaries sites in Europe
Bourges
The Guerry site houses KNDS France's weapons systems research department, contract management and logistical support activities, as well as KNDS Ammo France’ research division.
Also at this site is CTA International, a KNDS France and BAE Systems joint brand.
The South Plot site houses KNDS France's large and medium-caliber weapons production lines.
Anagni
Anagni hosts the KNDS Ammo Italy S.p.A ammunitions demilitarization center.
Colleferro
KNDS Ammo Italy S.p.A is an Italian company that manufactures land and naval ammunition. Founded in 1948, the company specializes in the production of large-caliber ammunition.
La Chapelle Saint-Ursin
Specialized in the manufacture of all types of ammunition from 20 mm to 155 mm and of pyrotechnic equipment, the La Chapelle Saint-Ursin site has modern infrastructures allowing the testing and production of artillery shells, tanks as well as a wide range of medium and large-caliber ammunition.
Petit-Roeulx Lez-Nivelles
KNDS Belgium has been based in Belgium since 1938 and has built a worldwide reputation for its comprehensive range of ammunition. The company employs 307 highly qualified expert.
Equipped with the latest research and production tools, KNDS Belgium is able to meet the requirements of the fussiest customers.
Roanne
Roanne site, an engineering, production and support facility, is present throughout all the product life cycle, from development to testing and track validation. It brings together 3 main areas of expertise: mechanized structures, systems integration, support and customer services. It is in Roanne that the LECLERC MBT, CAESAR®, GRIFFON®, JAGUAR® and the SERVAL® are assembled.
Saint-Chamond
Housing KNDS CBRN, Saint-Chamond’s site specializes in the manufacture of protection, detection and decontamination equipment against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
Saint-Étienne
KNDS Optronics is based in Saint-Etienne at the heart of the Optical and Vision Cluster. It is the French specialist and one of the European leaders in the field of optical equipment and protected vision for armored vehicles.
Tarbes
Tarbes is home to the pyrotechnic components design and manufacturing for KNDS Ammo France.
Toulouse
At the heart of Aerospace Valley, the flagship competitiveness cluster for high-tech companies in the Toulouse region, our site is specialized in the engineering of embedded electronic systems.
Tulle
In Tulle, KNDS France Mechanics brings together engineering, maintenance and technical support for mechanical and hydraulic equipment in the context of equipment operational maintenance.
Versailles
The Eastern part of the Versailles-Satory site is home to KNDS France’s General Management.
The western part houses the Studies, Development and Engineering centers, along with logistical support, maintenance and operations support. Benefiting from special tracks and integration benches, the Satory site is used to perform manufacturer tests.
Bourges
The Guerry site houses KNDS France's weapons systems research department, contract management and logistical support activities, as well as KNDS Ammo France’ research division.
Also at this site is CTA International, a KNDS France and BAE Systems joint brand.
The South Plot site houses KNDS France's large and medium-caliber weapons production lines.
La Chapelle Saint-Ursin
Specialized in the manufacture of all types of ammunition from 20 mm to 155 mm and of pyrotechnic equipment, the La Chapelle Saint-Ursin site has modern infrastructures allowing the testing and production of artillery shells, tanks as well as a wide range of medium and large-caliber ammunition.
Roanne
Roanne site, an engineering, production and support facility, is present throughout all the product life cycle, from development to testing and track validation. It brings together 3 main areas of expertise: mechanized structures, systems integration, support and customer services. It is in Roanne that the LECLERC MBT, CAESAR®, GRIFFON®, JAGUAR® and the SERVAL® are assembled.
Saint-Chamond
Housing KNDS CBRN, Saint-Chamond’s site specializes in the manufacture of protection, detection and decontamination equipment against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
Saint-Étienne
KNDS Optronics is based in Saint-Etienne at the heart of the Optical and Vision Cluster. It is the French specialist and one of the European leaders in the field of optical equipment and protected vision for armored vehicles.
Tarbes
Tarbes is home to the pyrotechnic components design and manufacturing for KNDS Ammo France.
Toulouse
At the heart of Aerospace Valley, the flagship competitiveness cluster for high-tech companies in the Toulouse region, our site is specialized in the engineering of embedded electronic systems.
Tulle
In Tulle, KNDS France Mechanics brings together engineering, maintenance and technical support for mechanical and hydraulic equipment in the context of equipment operational maintenance.
Versailles
The Eastern part of the Versailles-Satory site is home to KNDS France’s General Management.
The western part houses the Studies, Development and Engineering centers, along with logistical support, maintenance and operations support. Benefiting from special tracks and integration benches, the Satory site is used to perform manufacturer tests.
Petit-Roeulx Lez-Nivelles
KNDS Belgium has been based in Belgium since 1938 and has built a worldwide reputation for its comprehensive range of ammunition. The company employs 307 highly qualified expert.
Equipped with the latest research and production tools, KNDS Belgium is able to meet the requirements of the fussiest customers.
Anagni
Anagni hosts the KNDS Ammo Italy S.p.A ammunitions demilitarization center.
Colleferro
KNDS Ammo Italy S.p.A is an Italian company that manufactures land and naval ammunition. Founded in 1948, the company specializes in the production of large-caliber ammunition.
DRIVING INNOVATION IN LAND DEFENSE
The goal of our innovation initiative is at the core of our business: to provide the armed forces users with a decisive operational advantage, while improving the conditions for accomplishing their missions. We have more than 2,500 live patents covering four main themes: protection and stealth, robotics and autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and battlefield digitization, and e-learning through virtual reality.
In a managerial approach of collective intelligence, we value participative innovation. It promotes the creation of value, the professional fulfillment and has given rise to over a hundred employee ideas that we develop in our design office.
KNDS France KEY FIGURES
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RELIVE THE HISTORY OF KNDS France, ARMY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
2035
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
2019
SCORPION program
First deliveries of GRIFFON. Let's follow JAGUAR, LECLERC Renovated and SERVAL
2015
KNDS creation
Nexter and KMW create KNDS to become the European leader in the land defense industry
2006
VBCI
Release of Armored Infantry Combat Vehicle
2004
CAESAR® Artillery System
Sale of the first CAESAR® units to the French Army
1993
BONUS shell
Creation of the Bonus anti-tank target-detection shell using two directed energy bomblets
1992
LECLERC
The third generation LECLERC battle tank enters the French cavalry
1990
GIAT Industries creation
1946
AMX 13
Produced in multiple variants, the AMX program is an international success
1943
75mm gun
Field Artillery revolution
1757
The Gribeauval
Creation of the first genuine artillery system
1764
Royal arms factory
Opening of the first royal arms factory in Saint-Etienne
