KNDS Deutschland Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1999

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 10,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 13

KNDS Deutschland General Information

Description

Manufacturer of heavy armored wheeled and tracked vehicles focused on civilian and military simulation competencies. The company offers automatic air-transportable wheeled vehicles, anti-aircraft and artillery systems, battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, bridge-laying systems, information systems as well as remote-controlled carriages with observation devices, thereby helping clients to ensure mobility in the deployment of military operations and disaster relief missions.

Contact Information

Website
www.knds.de
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Krauss-Maffei-Strasse 11
  • 80997 Munich
  • Germany
+49 089
Primary Industry
Aerospace and Defense
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Krauss-Maffei-Strasse 11
  • 80997 Munich
  • Germany
+49 089

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KNDS Deutschland Valuation & Funding

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KNDS Deutschland Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
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Details
Manufacturer of heavy armored wheeled and tracked vehicles focused on civilian and military simulation competencies. The
Aerospace and Defense
Munich, Germany
10,000 As of 2025

Saint Petersburg, FL
 

Leiden, Netherlands
 
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KNDS Deutschland Competitors (16)

One of KNDS Deutschland’s 16 competitors is General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a Corporation company based in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Corporation Saint Petersburg, FL
Airbus Group Corporation Leiden, Netherlands
General Dynamics Corporation Reston, VA
Safran Group Corporation Paris, France
Northrop Grumman Corporation Falls Church, VA
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KNDS Deutschland Patents

KNDS Deutschland Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
DE-202023105046-U1 Combination plug head, combination plug, quick coupling system and vehicle Active 04-Sep-2023
DE-202023104690-U1 Vehicle, especially military combat vehicle Active 18-Aug-2023
EP-4532234-A1 Vehicle, especially military combat vehicle Pending 18-Aug-2023
EP-4509794-A1 Vehicle with movable weapon station Pending 17-Aug-2023
DE-102023122058-A1 Vehicle with movable weapon station Pending 17-Aug-2023 F41A23/56
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KNDS Deutschland Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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KNDS Deutschland Investments & Acquisitions (13)

KNDS Deutschland’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with MGCS Project Company. The deal was made on 23-Jan-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
MGCS Project Company 23-Jan-2025 Joint Venture Aerospace and Defense
KNDS FWH Castings 16-Dec-2022 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Supplies and Parts
Joint Venture (Rheinmetall / Krauss Wegmann) 08-Jun-2022 Joint Venture Logistics
Lithuania Defense Services 01-May-2022 Joint Venture Aerospace and Defense
EuroTrophy (General Dynamics / Rafael / Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) 27-Mar-2022 Joint Venture Aerospace and Defense
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KNDS Deutschland Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
WFEL Stockport, United Kingdom 1915
KNDS FWH Castings Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany 1810

KNDS Deutschland FAQs

  • When was KNDS Deutschland founded?

    KNDS Deutschland was founded in 1999.

  • Where is KNDS Deutschland headquartered?

    KNDS Deutschland is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

  • What is the size of KNDS Deutschland?

    KNDS Deutschland has 10,000 total employees.

  • What industry is KNDS Deutschland in?

    KNDS Deutschland’s primary industry is Aerospace and Defense.

  • Is KNDS Deutschland a private or public company?

    KNDS Deutschland is a Private company.

  • What is KNDS Deutschland’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for KNDS Deutschland is .

  • Who are KNDS Deutschland’s investors?

    Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, and Wegmann have invested in KNDS Deutschland.

  • Who are KNDS Deutschland’s competitors?

    General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Airbus Group, General Dynamics, Safran Group, and Northrop Grumman are some of the 16 competitors of KNDS Deutschland.

  • When was KNDS Deutschland acquired?

    KNDS Deutschland was acquired on 15-Dec-2015.

  • Who acquired KNDS Deutschland?

    KNDS Deutschland was acquired by KNDS.

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