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France and Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS
In their latest effort to revive stalled European defense cooperation, Paris and Berlin aim to become equal shareholders in the European tank maker, clearing the way for a dual-stock-market listing.
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AllSides
· Jun 23, 2026
Germany and France to take over EU's largest tank maker
Germany and France are preparing an unprecedented joint state takeover of the EU's largest tank maker, as the two countries continue their militarization drive. The two governments announced the deal involving Amsterdam-headquartered KNDS on Monday, saying they have finalized the framework governing the company's ownership, with the countries set to have equal shares.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out
In a closely watched outcome, Canada on Monday chose a major German defence contractor over its South Korean competitor to build a US multibillion-dollar fleet of submarines, as mid-tier nations increasingly work together in the face of a less reliable United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa chose Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)’s package over Hanwha Ocean Company’s. The move is expected to strengthen ties between Canada and Nato, which is holding a two-day summit...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 7, 2026
Lee says despite failure, Canada submarine bid showed S. Korea's potential
President Lee Jae Myung expressed disappointment Tuesday that Canada chose a German company over a South Korean consortium as the preferred bidder for a multibillion-dollar submarine procurement project but noted it proved South Korea's potential. Lee posted his reaction on Facebook shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems was chosen for the procurement program valued at up to 60 trillion won (39.1 billion), beating the South Korean
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 21, 2026
Israeli secret firm works with Germany to replace American Tomahawk missile - report
As the US focuses on replenishing its Tomahawk arsenal used in the Iran war, Germany considers buying missiles from Israel's Covenant Technologies, a secretive firm founded two years ago.
Russia Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Germany and France to take over EU’s largest tank maker
Germany will buy a 40 stake in tank maker KNDS to match France’s ownership share, as the two countries push for militarization Read Full Article at RT.com
Defence Blog
· Jul 1, 2026
Norway’s Kongsberg teams up with Ukraine’s combat robot maker
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Related coverage for "France and Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS": AllSides — Germany and France to take over EU's largest tank maker. South China Morning Post — Canada picks German firm for new submarine fleet, South Korean competitor loses out. The korea Herald News — Lee says despite failure, Canada submarine bid showed S. Korea's potential. The Jerusalem Post — Israeli secret firm works with Germany to replace American Tomahawk missile - report. Russia Today — Germany and France to take over EU’s largest tank maker. Defence Blog — Norway’s Kongsberg teams up with Ukraine’s combat robot maker