Germany wants 40% of Leopard 2 maker KNDS
When waiting for military gear takes too long, buying the defense factory starts looking like the best option.
Berlin has apparently decided that waiting in line for heavy armor is for amateurs. The German government plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German defense giant responsible for Leopard 2 tanks, artillery systems, and ammunition.
Instead of sending polite letters to contractors and asking when the next batch will be ready, state officials prefer to sit directly on the board of directors.
State capitalism is officially cool again as long as it comes on tank tracks.
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