Nexter Systems
French defense company specializing in land defense systems.
Nexter Systems is a European land defense, forming the KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) after a merger with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. Specializing in main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, robotics, and ammunition
France, Portugal Sign Agreement for Joint Acquisition of CAESAR Howitzers
France and Portugal have
Germany Orders 68,000 Artillery Shells from KNDS for Supply to Ukraine
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for 68,000 155mm artillery shells from European KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) to support Ukraine's...
European Commission Allocates €41M to Nexter, Nammo, VAK to Boost Ammo Production...
The European Commission has greenlit a €41 million subsidy under the ASAP (Act in Support of Ammunition Production) plan to boost artillery ammunition production capacities for defense companies Nexter, Nammo,...
Nexter Offers Latest VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Qatar at DIMDEX-2024
Nexter has presented the latest iteration of the French 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, VBCI MkII, at the DIMDEX-2024 exhibition (March 4-6) with the aim of bolstering the Qatar Armed Forces. The...
Nexter's New SHARD Arrow Shell Boosts NATO Smoothbore Gun Penetration by 15%
Nexter, part of the KNDS consortium, completed SHARD arrow shell qualification, boosting NATO 120mm smoothbore gun firepower, and is now set for mass production. SHARD claims a 15% increase in penetration...
European Partners Launch THEMA Consortium for Advanced Electromagnetic Artillery System
A consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
Nexter, Safran Secure Contract for Leclerc Tank Sight Modernization
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded a contract to the temporary group of companies (GME) comprising Nexter, a KNDS company, and Safran Electronics & Defense for the...
Belgium Confirms Acquisition of Nexter's CAESAR NG, GRIFFON MEPAC Systems
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the...
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Turkey’s STM Unveils Multi-Purpose Support Ship at LIMA 2025
Turkey’s STM unveiled its indigenously developed Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MRSS) for the first time internationally at LIMA 2025, presenting a naval platform designed to perform both military and humanitarian missions at sea
U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina
The U
Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?
The appearance of a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in an unfamiliar desert camouflage pattern has triggered speculation that the aircraft may be destined for export, possibly to Algeria or Iran
KNDS Belgium, Ukraine Ink Agreement to Jointly Source Medium-Caliber Rounds
Ukroboronprom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with KNDS Belgium SA to jointly procure medium-caliber ammunition
Korean KF-21 Fighter jet's First Production Model Enters Final Assembly
The KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially entered its final assembly phase, the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today
Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo
Rostec Unveils New Cartridges to Destory small UAVs
ASELSAN Partners with Malaysian Industry at LIMA 2025
Foreign Tech Found in Russia’s New Cruise Missile Used against Ukraine
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
