KNDS France is participating at Euronaval 2024, Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community taking place in Paris Nord, Villepinte between 4th and 7th November.
KNDS is showcasing its latest naval artillery systems at the show, including:
The RAPIDFire for Multiple Threats
Main armament of the new force supply vessel (BRF) Jacques Chevallier, the RAPIDFIRE just comes back from a one-year long duration deployment, during which it proceeded to several test shooting campaigns.
First 40 mm remote-controlled armament using the CT40 weapon, the RAPIDfire ensures the equipped platforms a close-in self-defense capability against surface or airborne modern threats. It uses a cutting edge optronic designed by Thales, and the latest technologies of 40mm telescoped ammunition developed by CTAI, KNDS France’s subsidiary.
This solution offers an unmatched firepower with up to 140 shells fire-ready, corresponding to as close as 30 possible interceptions without a reloading sequence. The firing line readjusts the mark between each shell firing sequence depending on the target movements and direction. Light aircrafts and ships, loitering ammunition, or even missiles, the turret is able to address a wide range of threats from up to a 4km distance. Its 40mm main gun is compatible with all closed telescoped ammunitions, including the A3B, called airburst, especially effective in anti-air warfare.
14 RAPIDFire have already been ordered by the French procurement agency (DGA), to equip several vessels of the French Navy. 2 RAPIDFire are already deployed, and 2 others will be by Summer 2025
The Narwhal, in Service Since 2005 Continues to Evolve
KNDS France is also displaying the Narwhal, a 20 mm remote controlled turret integrating on light patrollers as well as on heavier frigates. More than 180 of them are on service in several of the world’s navies. The system tends to evolve towards a version that would integrate a 30 mm cannon, paving the way for anti-drone warfare.
KNDS France Innovative Solutions Against Asymmetrical Warfare
KNDS France and Naval group associate for the LMP (Multi-purpose Modular Launcher). Designed for close-field defense of surface vessels, KNDS France, building on its expertise, is working on providing the LMP with innovative ammunitions allowing it to deal with new threats such as aerial and surface drones.
KNDS France, Naval Ammunition European Leader
Provider of 60 armies in the world with more than 250 references, KNDS France and its subsidiaries KNDS Ammo France and KNDS Ammo Italy will display their ammunition from 20 to 127mm for naval turrets. Main European naval ammunition provider, KNDS France offers ammunitions displaying a certain operational superiority to its partners, dealing with a vast range of threats.
About KNDS
KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.
KNDS forms a Group of around 9,500 employees, with a 2023 turnover of 3.3 billion euro, an order backlog of around 16 billion euro and incoming orders of 7.8 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe.
The strategic alliance between KMW and Nexter enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, KNDS offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.
