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Renk Group and KNDS extend Leopard 2 transmission supply contract

Renk Group and KNDS signed a contract extension worth about EUR 130 million. HSWL 354 transmission deliveries run from 2029 to 2032.

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what happened

German transmission maker Renk Group and KNDS have signed an extension to an existing contract for the Leopard 2 tank. The extension is worth around EUR 130 million.

The agreement covers HSWL 354 transmissions with an integrated control unit and gear selector. According to the Newsmetry API feed, deliveries are set to begin in 2029 and conclude in 2032.

why it matters

For the defence sector, the deal points to long-term demand for Leopard 2 upgrades and support, and the multi-year delivery schedule gives manufacturers visibility on production loading.

instruments

Renk GroupKNDSLeopard 2

sources

  1. Renk Group And KNDS Sign Contract Extension For Leopard 2 — Newsmetry API, 14 October 2026 at 07:13 UTC
  2. Renk wins €130 million Leopard 2 contract extension from KNDS — Newsmetry API, 14 October 2026 at 07:37 UTC

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