Understand each other: KMW and Elbit Systems Deutschland

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the Ulm-based armaments company Elbit Systems Deutschland and Elbit Systems Land have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further deepen their strategic cooperation.

The background is the modernization and capability expansion of the European Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Elbit will bring a modern portfolio of effectors to meet the demands of MLRS users, ranging from extended-range rockets to training ammunition. This will enable the user to also train joint fires.

Yehuda "Udi" Vered, General Manager of Elbit System Land, commented: "We are pleased to collaborate with KMW in the field of rocket artillery. I believe that this initiative is synergistic and contemporary given the leading expertise of the companies involved and the growing demand for long-range precision firearms."

"I welcome the cooperation with Elbit. With this partnership, we underline the potential of our MLRS. The associated capability expansions make this artillery rocket system one of the most modern worldwide," said Ralf Ketzel, CEO of KMW.

KRAUSS-MAFFEI WEGMANN, a company of the German-French defense technology group KNDS, is the market leader in Europe for highly protected wheeled and tracked vehicles. With locations in Germany, Brazil, Greece, the UK, Hungary, Singapore, and the USA, more than 4,000 employees develop, manufacture, and support a comprehensive product portfolio. This ranges from air-transportable and highly protected wheeled vehicles to reconnaissance, air defense, and artillery systems, as well as main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and bridgelayer systems. This also includes command and information systems as well as remote-controlled mounts with reconnaissance and observation equipment. Furthermore, KMW has extensive system competencies in civil and military simulation. The armed forces of over 50 nations worldwide rely on KMW's mission systems.

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ELBIT SYSTEMS DEUTSCHLAND is a leading system provider in the fields of sensors, radio communication, command systems, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, and cyber security. With its product portfolio - from development through manufacturing to support in the field - the company meets the current and future requirements of the German Armed Forces and security authorities. With locations in Ulm, Koblenz, and Berlin, the company offers excellent market and technology expertise.

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