KBR and BMT join forces to strengthen maritime sustainment outcomes

The Australian subsidiaries of US firm KBR and UK firm BMT have entered into a strategic relationship to support the delivery of long-term outcomes for the sustainment of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) platforms.

Adelaide-based KBR will provide extensive program management, systems integration and engineering experience, complemented by NSW-based BMT’s specialist naval engineering, asset management and technical assurance expertise. Together, the two organisations aim to support Defence’s platform availability, bringing dependable, cost-effective, and future-ready sustainment solutions for maritime platforms across Australia, according to a joint statement.

KBR supports several major maritime programs including Capability Life Cyle Management for the Amphibious Combat and Sealift fleet and technical design and infrastructure at HMAS Stirling and Osborne Naval Shipyard.

Nic Maan, Vice President Australia Defence and Security Solutions at KBR said the collaboration provides an opportunity to further strengthen the support KBR provides the Australian Defence Force.

“KBR has a longstanding history partnering with the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force on large-scale defence and national security programs,” he said. “BMT’s deep platform knowledge complements KBR’s experience as a capability partner for the Royal Australian Navy.”

BMT has a proven, 40-year track record of supporting naval platforms and programs globally. The company delivers independent, platform-agnostic support to Defence and industry across the capability lifecycle.

The BMT–KBR partnership will focus on engineering-led, data-informed sustainment solutions that enhance platform availability, reduce through-life costs, and support continuous improvement across the maritime enterprise.