Franco-German land systems firm KNDS appoints new CEO

Franco-German land systems firm KNDS appoints new CEO
Franco-German land systems firm KNDS appoints new CEO

Jean-Paul Alary, currently an executive at Safran Aircraft Engines, will formally take charge of the firm on April, 1 2025, KNDS announced.

Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine

Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine
Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine

The contract includes an option for an addition 105 tanks, in what would reportedly be a $3.2 billion purchase should the government proceed with the whole lot.

Germany signs $201M contract for 10 PzH2000 howitzers to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine

Germany signs $201M contract for 10 PzH2000 howitzers to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine
Germany signs $201M contract for 10 PzH2000 howitzers to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine

Berlin’s artillery capabilities will still not be up to parity compared with pre-Ukraine war stocks once the 10 howitzers are delivered, as 14 units have been donated to Kyiv.