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Growing with purpose — through partnership and acquisition

As our customers’ challenges evolve, so must the way we grow. That’s why we invest deliberately in partnerships and acquisitions that strengthen our shared ability to deliver safe, secure and sustainable solutions — at scale, and for the long term.

The world is changing fast — not just technologically, but systemically

Decisions are becoming harder to make. Risks are increasingly interconnected, operating environments more complex, and the consequences of getting them wrong can last for years.

For more than 40 years, BMT has worked alongside governments, global organisations and partners, bringing the evidence and judgement that underpin critical decisions. We help organisations understand complexity, recognise the factors that shape performance, and design solutions that perform under real‑world conditions.

The strongest outcomes come from combining complementary expertise, perspectives and technologies around a shared purpose. Through partnerships, collaborations and acquisitions, we extend our capabilities to create greater value for customers, while building on the technical excellence and independence that define BMT.

 

Partnerships - Working together, beyond delivery

Partnerships at BMT go beyond transactional delivery. We collaborate with organisations that complement our expertise, challenge our thinking, and strengthen outcomes from concept through delivery and sustainment. Our partners value engineering‑led decision making, trust‑based relationships over short‑term contracts, and shared accountability for outcomes that endure.

Your technical design, integration and transformation partner across the full lifecycle

Aurora Engineering Partnership

Integrated partnership delivery through the Aurora Engineering Partnership, led by QinetiQ with AtkinsRéalis and BMT.

Providing a streamlined, scalable approach to Defence documentation services.

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BMT and Ocius collaborate to transform autonomous maritime data collection

BMT and Ocius teaming agreement, supports a collaborative partnership, combining autonomous uncrewed surface vessels with maritime data and environmental expertise. Engineering‑led, renewable‑powered data collection at scale.

Delivering persistent maritime sensing, reduced reliance on crewed operations, and future‑ready environmental monitoring and offshore energy development.

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BMT and Japan Marine United partner on next generation landing craft

BMT and Japan Marine United (JMU) collaboration delivering next‑generation high‑speed landing craft for the Japan Self‑Defense Force.


Engineering‑led design combining advanced hull forms and proven shipbuilding capability. Supporting rapid deployment, enhanced amphibious operations, and resilient Defence capability through international partnership.

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KBR and BMT join forces to strengthen maritime sustainment outcomes

Strategic KBR–BMT partnership combining program management and naval engineering expertise. Engineering‑led, data‑informed sustainment.

Supporting resilient, future‑ready maritime capability and long‑term Defence outcomes.

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BMT and FDS unite to deliver modular naval solutions

BMT and Force Development Services (FDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) combining naval architecture, sovereign ship design, and modular deployable systems expertise. Engineering‑led, modular naval solutions enabling adaptable, plug‑and‑play capability.

Supporting flexible, future‑ready maritime platforms, rapid re‑role, and long‑term Defence operational effectiveness.

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BMT and Teledyne Marine align to advance maritime autonomy capability

BMT and Teledyne Marine formalise collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Combining maritime autonomy consultancy, assurance, and through‑life support with autonomous underwater vehicle expertise.

Supporting safe, scalable maritime autonomy and future‑ready Defence capability.

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Acquisitions - Growing capability, together

Acquisition is one of the ways we invest in long-term capability for our customers, our people and the organisations that join BMT.

We recognise that you have grown your business carefully, building a strong reputation and deep expertise. Our role is to support your next stage of growth while respecting the qualities that have made your business successful.

As an Employee Benefit Trust, BMT is independent and free from external shareholder influence. This allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, capability and innovation rather than short-term returns. We believe sustainable growth comes from creating an environment where expertise can thrive, people feel valued, and organisations remain true to their purpose.

Guided by our values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Collaboration and Trust, we seek to build enduring relationships that strengthen both organisations and create greater opportunities for our people and customers.

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Joining BMT offers an exciting opportunity for AMT. Our shared values and BMT’s focus on innovation will enable us to further advance our sovereign Australian naval design and maritime engineering capabilities while creating new growth opportunities for our expanded team.

Rob Dunbar

Managing Director of AMT

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