Supacat and KNDS Sign MoU to Pursue UK MoD’s Land Mobility Programme

LONDON, November 14, 2025 – Supacat and KNDS have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP), targeting the modernization of the British Army’s land vehicle fleet. The partnership will focus on variants based on the Dingo 3 and Armoured Command and Liaison Vehicle (ACLV) platforms, with UK-based production and support led by Supacat.

Partnership Targets British Army Fleet Modernization

The collaboration forms part of wider industry preparations for the LMP, a multi-year effort to update and streamline the British Army’s vehicle inventory. While the programme solicitation has not been determined yet, the initiative aims to consolidate the fleet into fewer standard platform families equipped with digital capabilities, replacing numerous legacy utility, light mobility, and protected mobility vehicles.

UK Manufacturing Lead and Industrial Footprint

Under the MoU, Supacat will oversee UK-based manufacturing, design modifications, and support services from its new facility in Devon. The plan aligns with the UK government’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), which prioritizes sovereign capability, skilled engineering jobs, and export growth from within the UK.

Supacat parent SC Group chief executive Nick Ames said: “This promises to be a transformational opportunity on a number of levels, not least for Supacat which has been at the fore of UK innovation in defence vehicle design and manufacture, but for the South West region which is steeped in rich military expertise and knowhow. The opportunity for jobs, pan-European collaboration and shared economic development are enormous.”

Platform Focus: Dingo 3 and ACLV

The Supacat-KNDS team intends to deliver a range of vehicles for troop transport, ambulance, and command roles. Production will be centered on the KNDS Dingo 3 platform and the Armoured Command and Liaison Vehicle (ACLV), both of which are designed for mobility and protection across diverse mission sets.

What the partnership covers

• UK-led production, design updates, and through-life support managed by Supacat.
• Vehicle variants built around the Dingo 3 and ACLV platforms.
• Mission-focused configurations for troop transport, medical evacuation, and command functions.
• A provision for Supacat’s HMT platform to be offered to EU nations via KNDS.

LMP Objectives and Market Context

The Land Mobility Programme is intended to rationalize the British Army’s vehicle fleet, moving to a smaller number of interoperable platform families. The approach is designed to reduce logistical complexity, improve digital integration, and optimize lifecycle support. According to Supacat, the team-up supports DIS priorities by strengthening sovereign manufacturing capability, sustaining highly skilled employment, and enhancing export opportunities.

Competitive Landscape: AM General Signals Interest

Industry activity around the LMP has accelerated. In October 2025, AM General demonstrated three vehicles for the UK MoD at Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. The demonstration signals the company’s intent to take part in the country’s LMP, underscoring growing competition among international and domestic suppliers aiming to support UK land mobility requirements.

Next Steps

With the LMP solicitation not yet defined, suppliers are positioning their portfolios and UK industrial strategies ahead of formal procurement milestones. The Supacat-KNDS MoU sets a framework for UK-based production, potential export pathways via KNDS, and platform-focused offerings intended to meet evolving British Army mobility and protection needs.

Conclusion

The Supacat-KNDS partnership marks a significant move in the UK defence vehicle market, aligning with national industrial goals while preparing to address future Army requirements under the Land Mobility Programme. As the MoD finalizes the programme’s solicitation, competing demonstrations and industrial collaborations are expected to shape the next phase of the British Army’s vehicle modernization.