# METLEN signs contract with KNDS for LEOPARD 2A8 tank assemblies

METLEN, through its M Technologies Sector, signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland for the delivery of 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Manufacturing will take place at METLEN's Defence Hub in Volos until 2031.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-12-18
- Where: Volos, Greece
- Status: completed
- Products: assemblies for LEOPARD 2A8 battle tanks
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [METLEN](https://endata.com/companies/89228.md) (supplier)
- [KNDS Deutschland](https://endata.com/companies/89229.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [metlen.com](https://www.metlen.com/news/press-releases/metlen-and-knds-strengthen-their-strategic-partnership-with-a-new-agreement-for-leopard-2a8-battle-tanks/), 2025-12-18: "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."

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