Italy
KNDS Ammo Italy Plant Hit by Explosion Near Rome
A fire and explosion hit the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition plant in Colleferro near Rome on August 13. Authorities reported no injuries.
KNDS
Eurosatory 2026
KNDS Unveils Containerized Drone Launch System Concept at Eurosatory 2026
KNDS has presented a prototype containerized drone launch system at Eurosatory 2026 as part of a broader mission solution architecture for land forces.
Industry
KNDS Positions for Expanded Defense Contracts as Europe Increases Military Spending
KNDS is positioning itself for a larger share of European defense procurement as governments accelerate military modernization programs. The Franco-German land systems manufacturer expects increased demand across armored vehicles, artillery, and ammunition.
Austria
Steyr Motors Secures Long-Term Supply Contract for 500 Motor-Generator Units in European Tank Program
The Austrian engine maker Steyr Motors has agreed a long-term framework contract with European land systems integrator KNDS for the delivery of at least 500 motor-generator units (MGUs) through 2034.
Latvia
Latvia Breaks Ground on 155 mm Propellant Charge Plant in Iecava Forests, Targeting 50,000 Units Annually
Latvia has begun construction of a 155 mm modular propellant charge factory in the forests of Iecava, designed to produce up to 50,000 charges annually for domestic use and NATO partners, with operations set to begin in Q3.
Czech Republic
CSG Nears Partial IPO to Supercharge M&A Firepower
Czech defence giant Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is considering a partial IPO that could see around 15% of its shares floated, giving the fast-growing company new firepower for acquisitions as Europe’s defence sector accelerates consolidation.
Croatia
Croatia Secures €235.7 Million for CAESAR Mk2 Howitzers and Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks
Croatia has secured €235.7 million in its 2025 budget to fund advance payments for CAESAR Mk2 self-propelled howitzers and Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, pushing national defense spending above the NATO benchmark and reinforcing ongoing force modernization efforts.
Italy
KNDS and Leonardo Join Forces on New Mobile Artillery System for Italy
KNDS and Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, combining KNDS artillery technology with Leonardo’s protected wheeled platform for Italy’s upcoming army procurement programme.
Europe's Critical Mission: Break the Nitrocellulose Bottleneck and Secure the Future of Firepower
The limits of modern high-intensity conflict are currently being set by an elementary chemical compound: nitrocellulose, the highly flammable substance essential for manufacturing gunpowder and propellants.