Solutions for defence and security
With a defence heritage that stretches from WWII to the ground-breaking design for the new UK aircraft carrier, we operate globally, delivering complex digital, engineering and strategy consulting.
With a defence heritage that stretches from WWII to the ground-breaking design for the new UK aircraft carrier, we operate globally, delivering complex digital, engineering and strategy consulting.
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+1 613 592 2830 ship-design@bmtglobal.comThreats and economics typically drive defence markets. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the global defence sector has played an important and prominent role. While navigating a disruptive geopolitical landscape, governments face the significant challenge of an extended period of constrained finance alongside public support for increased spending in other sectors.
We fuse technical expertise and proud history of close association with defence organisations in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia to bring a deep understanding of defence challenges and their solutions.
We deliver defence design and engineering services for Sea, Land, ISTAR and Air to get platforms into service, keep them safe for use and keep them capable and operational over many years. We provide innovative and technically advanced solutions that maximise operating capability.
We provide safety and environmental support to aviation design organisations/authorities, manufacturers, regulators/policymakers, duty holders, managers, and operators across the whole lifecycle of airborne assets. From cyber security to climate risk and resilience,
Our work with joint forces initiatives sees us applying management and technical consultancy to shape, optimise and assure your portfolios, programmes, and projects.
We help you realise benefit at all stages of the life cycle. Our success comes from taking an end to end view of the supply and support chain so that solutions are streamlined and cost effective through life.
Administrations face numerous challenges, including the need for ‘better for less’, transparency, data security, increasing digital access, and constant change, whether local, national or global.
We deliver a wide range of complex engineering and design solutions with a heritage spanning defence organisations in Europe, the US, Canada, and the Pacific and a deep understanding of current challenges.
Our knowledge of submarine design, availability and reliability, enables efficient solutions to complex problems.
Client-side independent technical advice and programme expertise for the delivery of effective digital and information technology.
We help defence procurement agencies and naval headquarters with the design, acquisition and maintenance of safe, capable and available warships and auxiliaries.
We undertake the complete design and assurance of new naval platforms and introduce, execute and manage design changes to existing in-service naval vessels. We are leaders in the independent maritime design and through-life support in Europe and North America and undertake significant surface ship defence projects in Australia and Southeast Asia.
We pride ourselves on executing requirements both within budget and on time. We’re acclaimed for our depth of experience, broad technical expertise, long-term partnership management, impartial advice, and reliability.
Our in-depth knowledge of the defence environment enables us to apply cutting-edge thinking and technology solutions to complex defence projects. Not being directly involved in manufacturing or construction gives us an independent view across all activities.
We work in collaboration and with global defence organisations that invest in new technologies and are continuing along the path of innovation in a sustainable and cyber-secure way.
We help you shape the conditions and complete successful transitions to the adoption of MAS – from concept and design through to assurance.
We provide independent, tailored advice to help you reduce the risk of cyber attacks.
Helping you deliver complex change. We work with you to change processes, technology, and the flow of information across your organisation to respond to changes in the market or your business environment.
A successful digital transformation leaves your organisation with the ability to evolve to meet the demands of constant change.
Our experience in using practical tools and methodologies to manage risk helps you verify and optimise design early on when costs are still manageable.
Our systems engineering expertise enables us to deliver complex design capabilities for UK and international defence customers.
We offer an extensive range of tailored management tools and techniques to help make better decisions about your marine, energy and defence assets.
We’re recognised as the world’s leading independent submarine specialists. Our highly qualified and experienced submarine designers and engineers support the complete life cycle of conventional and nuclear submarines from concept designs to safe disposal.
Our specialist design and engineering expertise help you make critical decisions about new submarines as early as possible in the procurement programme, ensuring that plans are suitable for construction within the available technology and budget.
We procure innovative and effective submarines that operate safely at sea throughout their working lives. We’ve provided extensive submarine design and engineering expertise to national defence agencies and significant contractors worldwide, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and South Korea.
Shrinking budgets mean that many naval authorities are challenged to keep older submarine fleets in operation beyond the period for which they were initially designed. Our thorough knowledge of submarine lifecycles means that we can assess how to extend their lives in the process and help decommission and dispose of them safely when required.
The existing skills base within the defence sector can play a vital role in the zero-carbon agenda. We can help you prepare and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
We are leading climate risk and resilience experts; able to communicate the science and assist you with recognising and effectively managing risk exposure, and by leveraging our brilliant people, we partner with you to implement strategy, in line with regulatory and economic considerations. We offer the complete package.
The ability to accurately monitor the performance and impact of abandoned or deteriorating assets is essential during their decommissioning.
We can help you successfully meet the requirements of environmental permits and, in doing so, the needs of regulators.
We cover project management, front end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, construction, and operation, supporting you at every stage.
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Artificial intelligence has revolutionised ship design and changed how we work forever. However, apart from improving computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the creation of ship arrangements is relatively the same as in the 1980s.
One of the most significant challenges of warship procurement is keeping pace with technological developments and changing strategic contexts.
Submarines are designed for a service life of more than 25 years. Therefore, they need to be prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow's and today's needs, which means a flexible operational capability and increased importance on areas such as sustainability and climate resilience in design.
Independent design capability is at the heart of Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base. This locally based industry enables the Australian Defence Force to defend Australia and its national interests and advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
At BMT, we believe simulation is a critical enabler in overcoming these hurdles—de-risking development, accelerating innovation, and building confidence across the entire lifecycle of autonomous systems.
The integration of autonomous maritime systems into the naval and commercial sectors is accelerating, driven by AI, distributed sensor networks, and long-duration autonomous platforms.
This International Women in Engineering Day, we’re celebrating Chloe Yarrien, our Maritime Autonomous Systems Engineering Lead - someone who’s making a lasting impact on the future of naval technology through expertise, collaboration and vision.
Get ready to dive deep into maritime autonomy as we bring you technical experts, insightful opinions, and unmissable discussions.
For six weeks, I had the incredible opportunity of taking part in an Early Careers Development Placement in Cadiz, Spain, working on the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Programme. The FSS programme is a key project for the Royal Navy, aiming to deliver new support ships to enhance the UK’s naval capabilities.
Episode 3 of IMarEST’s Ship Energy & Environment podcast series, addressed the ‘Realities and Challenges of Alternative Marine Fuels. Dr Thomas Beard, Clean Shipping Lead explores the practical side of the 'big four' alternative fuels.
We explore the core elements of the support framework required to ensure Persistent Operational Deployable Systems (PODS) can thrive.
BMT papers which explore the latest insights on the future of maritime autonomy and the safety of autonomous vessels.
The Strategic Development Team – comprising DE&S personnel, industrial representatives from Babcock and BAE Systems, CACI and BMT - has been recognised for achieving ‘Full Operating Capability’ for the Common Support Model programme supporting the Royal Navy’s fleet of complex warships.
The contract consists of capability and cost trade studies in critical areas, investigation of options to maximize affordability and producibility, and development of a concept design.
Mark Sullivan, Operations & Capability Director will join the line-up of judges for this year’s E&T (Engineering and Technology) Innovation Awards following the success of last year.
BMT can now provide relevant, high quality asset management assessments of organisations against internationally recognised standards (ISO 55000).
The UK Ministry of Defence awards BMT and Team Resolute partners CPP design contracts.
The SWRDSC’s launch event will be held on 4 November 2020 and will inform any potential members throughout the South West of the aims of the cluster and the opportunities that it presents.
For the second time in 2 years, BMT has reached the list of finalists for the prestigious Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards 2025. This year one of our management consultant experts is being considered for Team Leder Consultant of the Year.
BMT is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, currently the subject of an open Commonwealth tender.
We have successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising our proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed. This collaboration rigorously assessed AEUK’s cutting-edge autonomous navigation system, ARCIMS, delivering critical insights into its decision-making capabilities and compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
BMT continues its strategic partnering with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) to deliver the Maritime Warfighter Network for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under SEA1442 Phase 5. This next-generation communications system will enhance and modernise fleet connectivity, interoperability, and operational resilience across the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
BMT and Japan Marine United (JMU) have been contracted by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to design and build Caimen® Japan the next-generation High Speed Landing Craft, to be operated by the Japan Self Defense Force.
We are proud to be named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework, an important ‘Direct Award’ framework enabling government departments and public sector organisations to directly access our expertise in cloud-based services and consultancy.
Proud to be included in the prestigious Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultants & Consulting Networks List 2025, reaffirming our reputation as a leading consultancy.
BMT, a significant player in the Future Naval Design Partnering (FNDP) Framework, has successfully supported the Royal Navy in advancing its next-generation torpedo capability.
