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The German government plans to invest €6.6 billion for a 50% stake in the Franco-German defense group KNDS, which produces Leopard 2 tanks. This agreement aims to enhance Germany's influence over critical defense technologies. The price is lower than previously estimated for a smaller stake. The deal was influenced by a valuation of KNDS at €11.2 billion, prior to an abandoned IPO project. Germany seeks to match France's influence within KNDS and avoid being outvoted on key decisions. Initially, Germany will acquire the stake from the current owners, with future plans for both countries to reduce their stakes to 40% each through a potential IPO.