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Babcock and Supacat partner to bid for British Army Light Mobility Vehicle programme
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Babcock International and Supacat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly bid for the British Army's Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme, which aims to replace the aging Land Rover fleet. The collaboration will leverage Babcock's General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) family, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser LC70 platform, offering medium wheelbase, long wheelbase, and utility variants. The partnership builds on their previous work, including the Jackal 3 programme. The UK Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Information in January 2025, seeking a common wheeled utility platform to consolidate vehicle types. Competing bids include a team-up between General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo, offering militarized Ford Ranger variants. Babcock emphasizes the solution's affordability, supportability, and UK-based supply chain, aiming to strengthen sovereign capability and sustain skilled jobs.
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Babcock and Supacat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a British Army programme seeking a replacement for the current Land Rover fleet.
The agreement supports the Army's Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) competition, which aims to modernise mobility platforms under the broader Land Mobility Programme (LMP).
Collaboration and Vehicle Design
Babcock stated that the MoU builds on a longstanding relationship with Supacat, which most recently delivered the Jackal 3 programme earlier this year. The collaboration will draw on shared experience to design and deliver a vehicle solution using a UK-based supply chain, according to both companies.
The General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) family, developed by Babcock for the LMV requirement, will serve as the basis for the joint proposal. This range utilises the Toyota Land Cruiser LC70 as a platform and includes:
- Medium wheelbase variants
- Long wheelbase variants
- Utility variants
According to Babcock, the MoU enables both firms to leverage complementary expertise and supports Babcock's commitment to wider SME engagement in defence programmes.
Executive Comment
Louise Atkinson, Chief Executive of Babcock's Land and Mission Systems sector, said:
"The British Army needs a practical, safe and innovative light mobility vehicle that can deliver dependable capability wherever it is deployed. Our General Logistics Vehicle is built on a proven platform and combines operational effectiveness with affordability, supportability and a strong UK supply chain.
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"We are delighted to continue our strategic partnership with Supacat. As two British companies with a shared commitment to supporting the UK's defence and security, our solution will strengthen sovereign capability, sustain highly skilled jobs and reinforce the UK's defence industrial base."
Programme Background
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a Request for Information (RfI) for the LMV platform in January 2025, outlining requirements for production, supply, support, and training.
The Army intends to consolidate vehicle types and modernise roles currently undertaken by Land Rover and Pinzgauer vehicles, seeking a common wheeled utility platform.
Competing Proposals
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has also teamed up with Ricardo to develop a competing vehicle for the LMV programme. Their solution is based on the Ford Ranger platform and includes both 4×4 and 6×6 militarised variants, which were displayed at DSEI.
General Dynamics Land Systems stated that their proposal integrates off-the-shelf automotive technology to meet the Army's requirements for payload, mobility, and support.
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Army TechnologyWestern
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Babcock and Supacat Partner for British Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid