On October 14, 2025, Leonardo DRS and KNDS announced a strategic teaming agreement to offer the CAESAR® Self‑Propelled Howitzer to the U.S. defense market. The partnership designates Leonardo DRS as the prime contractor and KNDS as the system integrator, combining Leonardo’s platform‑integration capabilities with KNDS’s artillery expertise.
The CAESAR system is a combat‑proven, 52‑caliber platform that has been deployed in Ukraine, where it has fired hundreds of thousands of rounds. Its high mobility, rapid‑firing capability, and long‑range precision make it an attractive solution for the U.S. Army’s modern artillery requirements.
Leonardo DRS senior vice president Aaron Hankins said the teaming “offers the service a mature, accurate, and high‑performing solution.” KNDS chief sales officer Olivier Travert highlighted the system’s proven safety record and its suitability for U.S. tactical trucks, underscoring the joint offering’s readiness for immediate deployment.
This agreement expands Leonardo DRS’s footprint into the U.S. Army’s artillery portfolio, creating a new revenue channel and positioning the company to bid on large, long‑term contracts. By leveraging its integration expertise and KNDS’s proven platform, Leonardo DRS strengthens its competitive stance in a high‑margin defense market.
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