KNDS

Safety record

No incidents on record for KNDS.

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Peer companies

• Teledyne FLIR4 models
• BAE Systems3 models
• Milrem Robotics3 models
• Elbit Systems2 models
• General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
• ARX Robotics1 model

Financial state

Reporting basis

private_reported

Lifecycle stage

growth

Counterparty risk class

low

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

• Record createdJun 26, 2026

  Added to the verified registry

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Sources (1)

1. https://thedefensepost.com/2025/02/20/knds-centurio-robotic-vehicle/ ↗

Common questions

What is KNDS?

KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems) is a French-German defense company developing unmanned ground vehicles including the CENTURIO-X30, a 2-3 ton class robotic combat vehicle designed for advanced military applications including IED threat protection. KNDS is Europe's largest land defense company.

What does KNDS make?

KNDS has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: CENTURIO-X30 (KNDS builds physical robots).

Who competes with KNDS?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to KNDS building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Milrem Robotics, Elbit Systems.

Where is KNDS headquartered?

KNDS is headquartered in Paris, France.

Where does KNDS operate robots?

KNDS is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.