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DHL and Leidos form defence joint venture

[ July 17, 2026   //   ]

DHL Supply Chain has formed an alliance with government and commercial technology firm Leidos as part of a bid to work for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Future Defence Support Services (FDSS) programme.
Operating as the Logistics & Mission Support Alliance as part of a competitive bidding process, the partnership brings together Leidos’ Defence integration expertise and DHL’s global logistics scale and operational capability to support the MOD’s requirements. If successful, the alliance would help modernise Defence logistics, strengthen readiness, improve resilience and provide more agile support to the UK’s Armed Forces.
The alliance will operate as a single, integrated team, drawing on global networks, proven infrastructure and surge capacity to keep operations moving through disruption. It will also draw on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation to help optimise logistics operations and enhance visibility to support more informed decision-making and strengthen operational effectiveness.
DHL Supply Chain UK&I chief executive, Martin Willmor, said: “The FDSS Programme presents an opportunity to modernise support of UK Defence at a time of increasing operational complexity. DHL brings global logistics scale, advanced digital capabilities and proven operational leadership, and by working in partnership with Leidos, we aim to enable a more integrated, resilient and responsive supply chain that helps the MOD maximise its strategic advantage.”

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