Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, and KBR announced a new strategic partnership designed to provide innovative and resilient solutions for the defence industry. The collaboration brings together Unipart’s expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and digital solutions with KBR’s proven capabilities in systems engineering, programme management, and defence operational support.
The official signing ceremony took place at the KBR stand during DSEI 2025, the UK’s flagship defence event, and was attended by key leaders from both companies as well as the wider defence community. The partnership was formally sealed by Jim Hartshorne, Managing Director, Commercial at Unipart, and Paul O’Shaughnessy, Vice President at KBR.
The announcement follows a series of high-level strategic meetings, including discussions between Darren Leigh, CEO of Unipart, and Gabe Camarillo, SVP, Defense Technology Solutions at KBR, alongside Hartshorne and O’Shaughnessy. These discussions reinforced the shared vision and strategic importance of the partnership in addressing the evolving challenges faced by defence supply chains.
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Jim Hartshorne, Unipart’s Managing Director, Commercial, commented on the significance of the new venture: “This partnership with KBR is a natural fit, uniting two organisations with a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. The defence sector is evolving rapidly, and the demands on supply chains are more complex than ever. By combining Unipart’s award-winning logistics and digital capabilities with KBR’s extensive defence knowledge, we can offer a truly unique and powerful proposition to our clients. We are ready to help defence organisations build more resilient, efficient, and sustainable operations for the future.”
Paul O’Shaughnessy, Vice President at KBR, added: “We are delighted to join forces with Unipart in this strategic partnership which positions us uniquely to deliver innovative, sovereign secured and resilient solutions for the defence sector. This collaboration underscores the commitment to our shared vision of enhancing the operational readiness and sustainability of our armed forces. Together, we will provide integrated, intelligence-led supply chain solutions that ensure uninterrupted operational readiness and a sustainable future for our nation.”