KNDS N.V. KNDS MOBILITY LAUNCHES CELERIS 8×8: A NEW GENERATION OF MILITARY MOBILITY OFFER

KNDS MOBILITY LAUNCHES CELERIS 8×8: A NEW GENERATION OF MILITARY MOBILITY OFFER
Kielce, September 10th, 2026 – KNDS Mobility announces the commercial launch of CELERIS 8×8, a complete and highly innovative military mobility offer unveiled at MSPO 2026.
Following its strategic integration into the KNDS Group in April 2026, KNDS Mobility now completes the range of offers for worldwide partners, with tracked as well as 4×4, 6×6 and now 8×8 dedicated military platforms.  
A fully tailored, ready-to-Integrate, complete mobility platform
Building on the commercial success of CELERIS 4×4—already selected and deployed across five countries—the new CELERIS 8×8 extends this unique partnership concept to the heavy-wheeled combat vehicle segment. Delivered as a series of fully adaptable mobility kits, the platform integrates all critical, military-qualified components required for modern high-performance platforms up to 36 tonnes:

Fast-Tracking vehicle development
This new portfolio expansion allows vehicle manufacturers and armed forces to bypass lengthy R&D phases. By providing a complete, fully customized turnkey mobility foundation, KNDS Mobility enables partners to focus on defining their own vehicle architectures, integrating custom mission systems, and establishing local production capabilities. This flexible industrial model drastically reduces traditional timeframes, allowing the presentation of a new, locally produced vehicle in as little as one year from program launch.
Decades of 8×8 expertise and versatility
The CELERIS 8×8 offer is designed to support a wide range of operational roles, accommodating both chassis-based and monocoque designs. It serves as a versatile foundation for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), amphibious variants, and high-mobility logistics systems.
This new offering capitalizes on KNDS Mobility’s deep industrial heritage, leveraging decades of qualified contributions to premier 8×8 programs worldwide, including the French VBCI, Singaporean TERREX, and Serbian LAZAR 3. With the launch of CELERIS 8×8, KNDS introduces a powerful new asset to its land systems portfolio, meeting the urgent operational demands of modern battlefields.
About KNDS
KNDS is a leading pan-European land defense company, uniting nearly 11,000 employees and generating €4.4 billion in revenue in 2025. With a strong order backlog of €33.1 billion as of December 31, 2025, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles. Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty of Europe’s defense by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by 40+ armies worldwide, including 24 European armed forces, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
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