# KNDS France and METLEN partner to produce VBCI PHILOCTETES armoured vehicles in Greece

METLEN has entered into an exclusive partnership with KNDS France for the production of the VBCI PHILOCTETES 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle in Greece. The agreement includes transfer of know-how for aluminium armour and local production of the welded structure.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-04-07
- Where: Greece, Greece
- Status: announced
- Products: VBCI PHILOCTETES 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle, aluminium armour, welded structures
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Metlen Energy & Metals](https://endata.com/companies/45475.md) (partner)
- [KNDS France](https://endata.com/companies/83985.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/METLEN-ENERGY-METALS-S-A-1408783/news/Metlen-Energy-Metals-S-A-KNDS-France-and-METLEN-Partner-for-the-Production-of-the-VBCI-PHILOCTET-49544252/), 2025-04-07: "This is the first time that the French leader in land defence has signed such an ambitious agreement for 8x8 armoured vehicles."

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