Families that own half of tankmaker KNDS NV agreed to sell a 40% stake to the German government, according to people familiar with the matter, paving the way for one of Europe’s key defense companies to go public.
Intelligence Bloomberg Jun 21, 2026
Germany, KNDS Family Owners Agree on Stake Sale Ahead of IPO
Families that own half of tankmaker KNDS NV agreed to sell a 40% stake to the German government, according to people familiar with the matter, paving the way for one of Europe’s key defense companies to go public.
