Logistics partnership targets defence sector
Unipart and KBR have announced the strategic partnership to deliver solutions for the defence industry.

THE PARTNERSHIP combines Unipart’s expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and digital solutions with KBR’s deep-rooted experience in systems engineering, programme management, and defence operational support.
Unipart’s managing director, commercial, Jim Hartshorne, says: “This partnership with KBR is a natural fit, uniting two organisations with a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. The defence sector is evolving rapidly, and the demands on supply chains are more complex than ever. By combining Unipart’s award-winning logistics and digital capabilities with KBR’s extensive defence knowledge, we can offer a truly unique and powerful proposition to our clients. We are ready to help defence organisations build more resilient, efficient, and sustainable operations for the future.”
KBR vice president Paul O’Shaughnessy, adds: “We are delighted to join forces with Unipart in this strategic partnership which positions us uniquely to deliver innovative, sovereign secured and resilient solutions for the defence sector. This collaboration underscores the commitment to our shared vision of enhancing the operational readiness and sustainability of our armed forces. Together, we will provide integrated, intelligence-led supply chain solutions that ensure uninterrupted operational readiness and a sustainable future for our nation.”
The partnership, poised to become a key player in the defence market, will focus on delivering integrated, intelligence-led supply chain solutions that ensure uninterrupted operational readiness, seamless transformation, and a sustainable future for our armed forces and the nation.





