KNDS France: at IDEX 2025 reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Emirates Armed Forces for the next three decades

PARIS. KNDS France continues to strengthen its presence in the country, particularly in support of the modernization of the UAE Armed Forces’ Leclerc main battle tanks.

The company remains committed to supporting the UAE’s ambition to develop a local defense industry while providing its expertise to the Emirati Armed Forces and showcases its range of systems designed to ensure the operational superiority of the UAE.

With a strategic partnership spanning over 30 years since the UAE acquired 436 Leclerc tanks

 

A strong partnership for over 30 years

With a strategic partnership spanning over 30 years since the UAE acquired 436 Leclerc tanks, KNDS France reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Emirati Armed Forces for the next three decades.

As part of this, KNDS France has structured a Leclerc main battle tank modernization project in collaboration with key Emirates players, including EDGE Group and BHE, marking a significant step forward in cooperation between these companies.

Since then, an ambitious offer has been under discussion with the UAE Ministry of Defense to elevate the Leclerc to an unprecedented level of performance.

Supporting the growth of the local defense industry

NDS Emirates, the company’s subsidiary in Abu Dhabi, was established to support the UAE’s ambition to develop a strong and sovereign defense industry.

This entity strengthens KNDS France’s close ties with the UAE Ministry of Defense, prime contractors, and the Emirati supplier ecosystem. Its long-term goal is to provide localized services in the country and to develop co- development and co-production projects.

RAPIDFire demonstration in the UAE in 2024

The RAPIDFire, the first remotely operated 40mm turret integrating the CT40 gun and artificial intelligence, provides the platforms it equips with close-range self-defense capabilities against modern air and surface threats.
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