Stéphane Mayer

KNDS - KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems N.V. is a Dutch European company that was founded in 2015. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The CEOs are Stéphane Mayer and Frank Haun. KNDS is the European leader in land defense and is an association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two leading manufacturers of military land systems.

Mecachrome France SAS provides mechanical engineering services. The firm serves the aerospace, aero structures, aero-engines, automotive, motor sports, energy, industrial, and defense sectors. It designs and produces engines, gearboxes, and sub-assemblies such as pneumatic distribution products for the motor sports. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Amboise, France.

Nexter Systems manufactures defense systems. It offers artillery canons, multipurpose armored vehicles, weapons, battle management systems and electronic components. The company is headquartered in Roanne, France.

Nexter Systems SA designs, develops, and manufactures weapons and armaments. Its products includes armored vehicles, robotics, guns, artillery, and medium-caliber ammunition. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Roanne, France.