KBR and BMT have partnered to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) platforms.
Vice President Australia Defence and Security Solutions at KBR, Nic Maan, said the collaboration provides an opportunity to further strengthen the support KBR provides the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
“KBR has a longstanding history partnering with the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force on large-scale defence and national security programs,” Maan said.
“We are thrilled to be joining forces with BMT to optimise maritime sustainment outcomes. BMT’s deep platform knowledge complements KBR’s experience as a capability partner for the Royal Australian Navy.”
KBR will provide extensive program management, systems integration and engineering experience, complemented by BMT's help in specialist naval engineering, asset management and technical assurance.
KBR has for 65 years delivered many nation-building projects, providing complex engineering, technical, program management, nuclear and infrastructure support on said initiatives.
Currently, KBR is supporting several major maritime programs including Capability Life Cycle Management for the Amphibious Combat and Sealift fleet and technical design and infrastructure at HMAS Stirling and Osborne Naval Shipyard.
“The relationship reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Australia’s sovereign sustainment capability," Chief Executive at BMT, Sarah Kenny, commented.
“We’re proud to join forces with KBR to support the Royal Australian Navy’s long-term operational readiness," Regional Business Director of BMT in the Asia Pacific, Graeme Naylor, stated. “Our combined strengths will allow the development of effective and efficient solutions to support Navy platforms to remain ready, available, and cost-effective throughout their life of type.
We share a common vision for a more agile, resilient, and data-informed maritime sustainment model – one that delivers real value to Defence and keeps Australia’s fleet mission-ready.”
The BMT–KBR partnership will focus on engineering-led, data-informed sustainment solutions that are hoped to enhance platform availability, reduce through-life costs, and support continuous improvement across the maritime enterprise.