The companies will compete as the Logistics & Mission Support Alliance. The bid targets future support requirements for Britain’s Armed Forces.
The alliance pairs Leidos’ defence integration experience with DHL’s logistics scale. It also brings DHL’s operational capability into the proposed MOD model.
The companies said the alliance would support logistics modernisation if selected. It would also strengthen readiness, resilience and agile force support.
The team is designed for complex and contested operating environments. It would operate as a single integrated delivery organisation.
Leidos and DHL said the model would use global networks. It would also draw on existing infrastructure and surge capacity.
The approach is intended to keep supplies moving during disruption. It is also designed to support faster recovery after disruption.
The alliance will use artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation. Those tools would help optimise demand, inventory and asset visibility.
The companies said better visibility should support sharper operational decisions. They also linked the approach to stronger logistics performance.
Adam Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Leidos UK & Europe, said: “Leidos and DHL bring together proven delivery expertise and complementary strengths to transform how Defence logistics is delivered.” He said the alliance would connect capability, data and decision-making.
“Through this alliance, we are aligning capability, data and decision-making to enable faster, more resilient and more precise support to the UK’s Armed Forces. By combining advanced technologies with deep operational experience, we will strengthen readiness, improve visibility and deliver the agility Defence needs to respond with confidence in an increasingly complex and contested environment.”
Martin Willmor, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain UK&I, said the programme comes during rising operational complexity. “The FDSS programme presents an opportunity to modernise support of UK Defence at a time of increasing operational complexity.”
“DHL brings global logistics scale, advanced digital capabilities and proven operational leadership, and by working in partnership with Leidos, we aim to enable a more integrated, resilient and responsive supply chain that helps the MOD maximise its strategic advantage.” The bid places logistics resilience at the centre of future defence support.
