The German government is set to acquire an initial 40% stake in the KNDS weapons group, which is the result of a merger between France's Nexter and Germany's Krauss-Maffei Wegmann.
This strategic move reflects Germany's growing involvement in the defense sector, particularly in collaboration with French partners.
Plans indicate that Germany intends to reduce its stake to 30% over the next two to three years, suggesting a potential shift in ownership dynamics within the company.