Rheinmetall to digitize British Army combat training under €1 billion contract
Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth nearly €1 billion to digitize the British Army's combat training. The company will serve as a key partner in a 15-year program aimed at transforming collective training capabilities.
German defence contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract valued at close to €1 billion to digitize the British Army's combat training. Rheinmetall Electronics UK will act as a key member of the Omnia Training consortium, which has been selected to deliver the Army Collective Training System (ACTS) as part of the broader Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).
The project, led by Raytheon UK, involves integrating modern live, virtual, and constructive simulation systems. Rheinmetall's role as the Land Collective Training Partner includes supporting the design and delivery of core training elements. The 15-year service contract is slated to begin operational implementation in the summer of 2026.
This significant contract is expected to bolster Rheinmetall's local presence in the United Kingdom. The project volume will support the expansion of its sites, workforce, and industrial supply capabilities. The collaboration is set to secure and create numerous skilled jobs across Rheinmetall's UK facilities, including those on the Isle of Wight, in Southampton, Bristol, and Warminster.
In addition to its responsibilities in simulation systems, Rheinmetall will also manage physical training infrastructure, system configuration, and logistical support for the Army Collective Training. This contract further solidifies Rheinmetall's strategic position within the UK defence market, where it already operates through subsidiaries and joint ventures.