HOUSTON, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today
that it is extending its support to the UK Ministry of Defence
(MOD) with the award of a contract worth more than $100m, with options, to provide unique heavy lift
movement services of front-line equipment for the British Army.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a fleet of
Heavy Equipment Transporters (HET), maintainers and operators to
enable movement of strategic loads, including the British Army's
Challenger 2 tanks.
The Interim Capability Solution (ICS) will be delivered over the
next three years, building on KBR's successful 20-year history of
HET support. In addition to provision, operation and maintenance of
the vehicles, the unique contract includes training and use of
Sponsored Army Reservists to support delivery.
Paul Kahn, President, KBR
Government Solutions International, said, "KBR is proud to be part
of this enduring project, one that allows the UK MOD unique
flexibility in providing critical operational support to its troops
and allies."
Mike Cooper, Senior Responsible
Owner of the Materiel Distribution Land 2025 Programme for the
British Army, said, "Placing this contract secures a critical
enabling capability for the Army, allowing continued logistic
movement of heavy armor and other large equipment for current and
future operations and exercises."
KBR is proud of its key role in delivering and supporting UK
military capability, working closely with the UK MOD to
support, train and provide advanced technology in support of a
safer, more secure world.
This award was included in Q1 2024 bookings.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to
governments and companies around the world. KBR employs
approximately 35,000 people worldwide with customers in more than
80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to
provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations
and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with
predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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