# German government close to buying half of tank maker KNDS

https://mins.news/en/item/130635

- Financial Times, 2026-11-05 12:24 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/198d3d9d-b7d4-4c3a-884e-ad7b4e359dfa?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> The German government is nearing a deal to buy half of tank maker KNDS. The agreement is likely to be finalized this week and would not rule out a future flotation of the Franco-German group.