KNDS and Leonardo have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly develop a mobile artillery system aimed at improving the capabilities of the Italian Army.

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KNDS Deutschland, a prominent player in the defense sector, has joined forces with the Italian defense company Leonardo to develop an advanced mobile artillery system. The partnership was officially announced in Amsterdam, where a Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed by Florian Hohenwarter, the incoming CEO of KNDS, and Roberto Cingolani, the CEO of Leonardo. The new artillery system will leverage KNDS's Artillery Gun Module, alongside an upgraded version of Leonardo's protected wheeled vehicle platform.

Both organizations aim to enhance their cooperation, particularly in improving supply chain resilience and reducing time to market for new military solutions. The collaboration signifies a commitment to develop enhanced military capabilities, particularly for the Italian Army's forthcoming procurement program.

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