Germany to Buy Fifty Percent Stake in Tank Maker KNDS

The German government has agreed to acquire a fifty percent stake in tank maker KNDS from its family owners. Berlin aims to match France in ownership and secure control over key defense technology.

FILE PHOTO: A Leopard 2A8 tank and a mobile howitzer PZH 2000 stand during their rollout at KNDS in Munich, Germany, November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo

Germany agreed to acquire a 50% stake in tank manufacturer KNDS from its founding families, according to a government document reviewed on Wednesday afternoon. The move aims to secure national influence over key military hardware.