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Amentum, GXO, Accenture and Maersk enter Torus Defence Supply Chain alliance<\/p>\n
Torus will support the next generation of supply chain solutions to the UK Defence Sector \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Torus Defence Supply Chain\u00a0brings together complementary global leaders with proven capabilities and mission-critical\u00a0expertise<\/p>\n
LONDON, UK, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)<\/a> — Amentum<\/a>,\u00a0a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions,\u00a0GXO Logistics, Inc.<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest pure-play contract\u00a0logistics\u00a0provider,\u00a0Accenture<\/a>,\u00a0a leading global\u00a0solutions and\u00a0services company,\u00a0and A.P.Moller – Maersk<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest integrated supply chain provider, have today announced a new alliance, Torus Defence Supply Chain, to help strengthen the future of the UK defence sector.<\/p>\n Torus will provide resilient, agile and integrated defence supply chain solutions, helping the UK defence sector adapt to the evolving threat landscape and build the agile capacity required to enhance sovereign capability.<\/p>\n Designed to help address the UK Government policy shift to readiness, visibility and data exploitation, Torus draws on alliance members’ proven capabilities and mission-critical expertise in military domain, procurement and supply chain. The alliance is underpinned by a shared commitment of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement to solve complex challenges in the UK defence market.<\/p>\n Amentum will provide overall integration and programme management based on more than 60 years of support to UK defence operations, procurement, logistics support, programme\/project delivery and transformation. Its global expertise, built over decades of defence, aerospace and national security experience in the USA and UK, ensures interoperability with allied sustainment systems and proven global buying power. Last September, Amentum announced plans to add another 3,000 people to its current UK workforce of more than 6,000 over the next four years.<\/p>\n GXO\u00a0will\u00a0develop and\u00a0operate\u00a0innovative\u00a0logistics\u00a0solutions,\u00a0leveraging\u00a0its\u00a0more than two decades of experience partnering\u00a0with leading aerospace and defence organisations. With A&D operations spanning more than 30 global sites, GXO recently bolstered its UK defence capabilities through the acquisition\u00a0of Wincanton, a\u00a0longstanding\u00a0trusted partner to the UK defence and industrial sector.\u00a0GXO\u00a0currently employs more than 60,000\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0across\u00a0450 sites in the\u00a0UK\u00a0and\u00a0is a Gold Award level member\u00a0of the\u00a0UK\u2019s\u00a0Defence Employer recognition scheme for its work with the Armed Forces.<\/p>\n Accenture will lead digital reinvention with a core role to deliver digital enablement and integrated decision support capability. Accenture\u2019s deep experience of defence logistics information systems and digital transformation will enable real-time, single-version-of-the-truth visibility and smarter, data and AI-powered decision making that balance readiness, cost and resilience.<\/p>\n Maersk\u00a0will provide global integrated movement solutions utilising its extensive network across multiple modes to enable global reach ensuring compliance with stringent\u00a0security standards for\u00a0defence and government\u00a0cargo whilst ensuring the scale of its owned assets provide agility and resilience to allow defence to plan and react to a changing need.<\/p>\n Loren Jones, Amentum Senior Vice President, said:\u00a0\u201cOur combined global\u00a0reach\u00a0and military domain experience, specifically Amentum’s proven success in\u00a0deployed logistics and integrating complex systems for the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Government, perfectly aligns with the\u00a0UK Defence sector\u2019s\u00a0requirement for future operational resilience and\u00a0it’s\u00a0imperative to\u00a0move beyond\u00a0systems\u00a0optimised for just-in-time\u00a0to ones\u00a0of assured readiness and global reach.\u201d <\/p>\n Gavin Williams, Managing Director, GXO UK & Ireland, said:\u00a0\u201cThe defence sector is\u00a0tasked with responding to dynamic global challenges which has created substantial demands on\u00a0its supply chains.\u00a0GXO\u2019s\u00a0proven\u00a0capability\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0global\u00a0defence\u00a0sector\u00a0optimises\u00a0efficiency and builds\u00a0resilience\u00a0in complex\u00a0supply\u00a0chains,\u00a0providing\u00a0leading defence organisations\u00a0with the assurance they will have the adaptive capacity\u00a0required\u00a0to deliver\u00a0with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n Mark Smith, EMEA Defence Lead at Accenture, said:\u00a0\u201cThis alliance brings together unmatched expertise in logistics systems and data-driven digital transformation – enabling scalable, interoperable solutions that enhance mission readiness. Accenture\u2019s deep defence logistics knowledge and cutting-edge digital capabilities, refined through working with over 20 NATO countries, can help ensure operational continuity and resilience in complex global environments.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Beyond focusing on supporting\u00a0UK sovereign\u00a0mission readiness,\u00a0the alliance\u00a0is committed\u00a0to investing\u00a0in UK\u00a0infrastructure, contributing to\u00a0economic\u00a0growth\u00a0and fostering digital skills\u00a0in\u00a0local communities.<\/p>\n The\u00a0announcement\u00a0comes\u00a0prior\u00a0to\u00a0DPRTE, the UK\u2019s leading defence procurement and supply chain event<\/a>,\u00a0which takes place\u00a0on 25th\u00a0and 26th March at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.\u00a0Visit GXO (Stand 99) and Amentum (Stand 65)\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n About\u00a0Amentum <\/p>\n Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and managing mission-critical programmes and advanced technical services. Amentum provides complex logistics, sustainment, and specialised support to US, UK, and allied governments across all seven continents, with a focus on ensuring operational success in challenging environments.<\/p>\n About\u00a0GXO <\/p>\n GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world\u2019s largest pure-play contract\u00a0logistics\u00a0provider and is positioned to capitalise on the rapid growth of ecommerce,\u00a0automation\u00a0and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities\u00a0totaling\u00a0more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world\u2019s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex\u00a0logistics\u00a0challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. Visit\u00a0GXO.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information and connect with GXO on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n About\u00a0Accenture <\/p>\n Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world\u2019s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 784,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled,\u00a0great place\u00a0to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations,\u00a0Song\u00a0and Industry X with our deep industry\u00a0expertise\u00a0to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360\u00b0 value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at\u00a0accenture.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Maersk<\/p>\n A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated logistics company connecting and simplifying its customers\u2019 supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company has 100,000+ customers, operates in about 130 countries, and employs 100,000+ people. Maersk delivers innovative, reliable ocean network solutions, offers truly integrated logistics products and operates advanced container terminals, both gateways and hubs, with 60+ locations globally.<\/p>\n Amentum Media Contact\u00a0
Steve Brauner
Stephen.brauner@global.amentum.com<\/a>
Tel: +44 (0)7875\u00a0877120<\/p>\n