KNDS
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Paris, France · 1 model registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies KNDS: 1 model, 4 deployments across 3 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Paris, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems) is a French-German defense company developing unmanned ground vehicles including the CENTURIO-X30, a 2-3 ton class robotic combat vehicle designed for advanced military applications including IED threat protection. KNDS is Europe's largest land defense company.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for KNDS.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Chairman of the Board
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- CENTURIO-X30 at Paris[PILOT]
Paris · Jun 15, 2026
- CENTURIO-X30 at Abu Dhabi, UAE[PILOT]
Abu Dhabi, UAE · Feb 17, 2025
- CENTURIO-X30 at Canjuers Military Camp, France[PILOT]
Canjuers Military Camp, France · Mar 26, 2024
- CENTURIO-X30 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IDEX 2025)[ANNOUNCED]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IDEX 2025) · Feb 17, 2025
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is KNDS?
KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems) is a French-German defense company developing unmanned ground vehicles including the CENTURIO-X30, a 2-3 ton class robotic combat vehicle designed for advanced military applications including IED threat protection. KNDS is Europe's largest land defense company.
What does KNDS make?
KNDS has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: CENTURIO-X30 (KNDS builds physical robots).
Who competes with KNDS?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to KNDS building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Milrem Robotics.
Who is the CEO of KNDS?
Jean-Paul Alary is the ceo of KNDS, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is KNDS headquartered?
KNDS is headquartered in Paris, France.
Where does KNDS operate robots?
KNDS operates 4 verified deployments, including at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IDEX 2025), Paris, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
How many robots has KNDS deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified KNDS deployments on record at sites including Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (IDEX 2025), Paris, Abu Dhabi, UAE. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is KNDS a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, KNDS ranks in roughly the top 72% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is KNDS safe?
KNDS has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.