French train maker Alstom has agreed to sell its Görlitz plant in Germany to defence equipment maker KNDS, the companies said on Wednesday. KNDS will start using the plant this year to produce assemblies for the Leopard 2 battle tank,

The companies announced on Wednesday that Alstom, a French train manufacturer, has agreed to sell the Gorlitz plant located in

Alstom reached a deal to sell its rail factory in the German town of Goerlitz to defense consortium KNDS, which plans to build battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The transformation of the site should be completed in 2027, with production set to start that year, the two companies said Wednesday.

Alstom (EPA:ALSO), a leading player in the transportation sector, has finalized a deal to sell its rail manufacturing facility in Goerlitz, Germany, to defense consortium KNDS.