Omnia Training Selected to Deliver £2bn Army Training Contract
Raytheon UK-led consortium of industry partners set to deliver the Army’s next-generation training system
LONDON, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omnia Training has been awarded a £2bn contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to serve as the British Army’s Strategic Training Partner and deliver the Army’s Collective Training Service (ACTS).
The Raytheon UK-led consortium, which comprises Capita, Cervus, Rheinmetall UK, and Skyral, will collaborate closely with the British Army to implement this 15-year contract. The ACTS will provide soldiers with an integrated, digitally-enabled collective training system, revolutionizing their training and preparation for future missions. Raytheon is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.
This innovative system combines virtual, synthetic, and data-driven environments to enhance traditional live exercises, thereby better equipping soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare and allowing for training whenever and wherever necessary.
James Gray, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Raytheon UK, stated, “We launched Omnia Training over three years ago to deliver cutting-edge training systems to help the British Army effectively prepare for operations. Our UK‑based team of innovators, engineers, and experts will provide soldiers and commanders a new level of training realism and demonstrate effective collaboration between the Army and industry.”
Omnia Training aims to boost operational readiness and transform the British Army’s training methodologies by leveraging synthetic technologies, advanced analytics, and next-generation training platforms that merge virtual, synthetic, and data-driven environments. Utilizing UK-developed technology, the partnership will enable realistic, integrated, immersive, and adversarial collective training for soldiers preparing for warfighting.
The contract is expected to create 270 jobs and sustain an additional 150 jobs.
About Omnia Training
Omnia Training integrates the expertise of five organizations known for their accomplishments in multi-domain training and defense innovation. The collective team boasts over 1,500 personnel in defense training roles. Throughout the contract preparation phase, the partners have operated as a co-located, integrated team for more than two years, promoting a unified vision for training transformation in the UK and beyond.
Learn more about Omnia Training.
About Raytheon UK
With a workforce exceeding 2,000, Raytheon UK is a significant supplier and systems integrator for the UK Ministry of Defence, focusing on the design, development, and manufacturing of defense and space technologies. The company is a leader in training transformation services and continues to invest in research and development to foster innovation across the UK, as part of RTX’s Raytheon business.
About RTX
With a global employee base of over 180,000, RTX is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to redefine connectivity and protection. The company excels in aviation, integrated defense systems, and next-generation technology solutions, aiding global customers in addressing critical challenges. RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and anticipates 2025 sales exceeding $88 billion.
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Source: RTX (Raytheon) (2026-07-10 11:34:00)
