Athens, Greece / London, United Kingdom – 18 December 2025 – METLEN through its M Technologies Sector, announces the signing of a contract with KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) for the delivery of 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8. The LEOPARD 2A8 is KNDS's most advanced main battle tank and one of the most sophisticated in the world.
Under the agreement, M Technologies will undertake manufacturing at METLEN’s Defence Hub in Volos until 2031. At the same time, it will enhance the availability of advanced defence systems for the needs of many European countries, affirming the Company’s medium-term plan as presented at the Capital Markets Day held at the London Stock Exchange in April 2025. Its production units are continuously being upgraded, establishing it as a key pillar of the European defence industry.
This agreement marks a new milestone in the long-standing cooperation between the two companies, built on a relationship of trust spanning more than 23 years. In parallel, METLEN, through M Technologies, and KNDS are in advanced negotiations to deepen their cooperation in other types of defense systems, strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy and contributing to the creation of highly specialized jobs and the development of innovative technologies, in Greece and elsewhere.
METLEN, through M Technologies, holds a leading position in heavy and complex metal constructions, with many years of experience and expertise in defence systems and is recognized for the high quality of its products at a pan-European level. At full scale, the Defence Hub in Volos will consist of the Nea Ionia Volos plant, the Servisteel facility in the A’ Industrial Area of Volos, and four additional complexes (six autonomous units in total, capable of operating simultaneously to serve six different programs).
