https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-plans-to-take-40-in-leopard-tank-maker-knds-joining-france-as-stakeholderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-plans-to-take-40-in-leopard-tank-maker-knds-joining-france-as-stakeholderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-plans-to-take-40-in-leopard-tank-maker-knds-joining-france-as-stakeholder#u21365Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:41:19 +0000The German government intends to buy a 40% stake in KNDS from its family owners. This move joins Germany with France as a state shareholder in the company. KNDS produces Leopard and Leclerc tanks and is preparing for an initial public offering.What's confirmed:The German government intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS.KNDS produces Leopard and Leclerc tanks.France is a state shareholder in KNDS.The company is planning a stock market listing.Still unconfirmed:KNDS showed a proposed battle tank at the Eurosatory exhibition featuring a French turret and gun on a German Leopard 2 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-plans-to-take-40-in-leopard-tank-maker-knds-joining-france-as-stakeholderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-plans-to-take-40-in-leopard-tank-maker-knds-joining-france-as-stakeholder#u15314Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:11:52 +0000The German government intends to purchase a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS from the company's family owners. This move places Germany alongside France as a state shareholder in the producer of Leopard and Leclerc tanks. The deal occurs as the company moves closer to an initial public offering.What's confirmed:Germany intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS.KNDS produces Leopard and Leclerc tanks.The French state already holds a 50% stake in KNDS.KNDS family owners are selling the stake to the German government.The agreement precedes a planned initial public offering f