Connecting people, technology and engineering for operational advantage
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KBR and Frazer-Nash form the strategic partnerships the UK needs to modernise defence and enhance national resilience. We combine KBR’s global engineering capability and delivery at scale with Frazer-Nash’s British technical innovation and trusted systems expertise.
We employ over 38,000 people in 29+ countries globally, with around 4,000 employees based across the UK in 18 different locations. We are deeply committed to the defence and national security of the UK and its allies and proud of our deep and longstanding commitment to the UK MoD, as one of c. 40 strategic suppliers.
Our capabilities across all military domains are diverse and growing as the battlefield landscape changes; from infrastructure management and platform development to cybersecurity, system engineering and safety and assurance.
KBR and Frazer-Nash: Transforming UK Defence
How We Do It
KBR and Frazer-Nash areas of expertise include:
Digital Solutions
KBR and Frazer-Nash deliver comprehensive digital transformation for defence, architecting open and secure systems that ensure operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Our expertise spans digital engineering, advanced analytics, digital twins, and AI integration—transferring proven innovation from sectors like energy and healthcare into military advantage. Through responsible AI deployment, autonomous systems integration, and the creation of robust data platforms, we support the MOD in unlocking genuine, measurable operational enhancements. Our digital solutions strengthen cyber resilience and empower data-driven decision-making for UK defence.
Maritime
KBR and Frazer-Nash provide unparalleled support for the UK's maritime sector, including the full spectrum of submarine programmes such as Swiftsure, Trafalgar, Vanguard, Astute, and Dreadnought. We work collaboratively with MOD and SMEs to foster innovation in the maritime space, delivering joint programmes and supply chain resilience. Our maritime expertise extends to modernising naval infrastructure and platforms, ensuring operational advantage and future-ready capability in both national and allied contexts.
Land
As a trusted partner to the British Army, we deliver critical land-based infrastructure and logistics solutions. Our involvement in projects like Allenby/Connaught demonstrates our capability in managing major defence accommodation and estate programmes. We enable innovation in land logistics, collaborate with industry for delivery excellence, and support the Army with advanced engineering tailored to operational requirements—ensuring resilience, agility, and the seamless integration of new technologies on the ground.
Air and Space
Our contributions to UK air and space defence include transformative support for RAF infrastructure, training, and digital assurance. We integrate autonomous technologies, such as the Iron Stallion system for space domain awareness, and deliver advanced pilot training through initiatives like Affinity Flying Training Services. By supporting MOD and RAF in digital and platform integration, we help maintain air supremacy and space situational awareness in an increasingly complex operational landscape.
Defence Nuclear
KBR and Frazer-Nash are leaders in nuclear defence expertise, supporting the UK’s current and future nuclear submarine capabilities. Our record encompasses the delivery, assurance, and ongoing resilience of critical infrastructure, with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous technological advancement. Through our specialist teams and strategic partnerships, we ensure the UK’s nuclear deterrent remains secure, trusted, and at the forefront of global best practice.
Weapons
We advance the UK's operational agility through cutting-edge weapons systems and battlefield technology. From the development and integration of autonomous systems and drones to the deployment of advanced warfighting technologies, our focus is on readiness and capability at the front line. Our solutions are engineered for rapid adaptation to evolving threats, underpinned by a legacy of delivering complex support, platform integration, and mission assurance to ensure the UK's warfighting edge is maintained and enhanced.
Secure Gov
As a reliable delivery partner for government programmes, KBR and Frazer-Nash specialise in secure infrastructure and digital systems that underpin national resilience. We support secure networks, estate management, cross-Whitehall collaboration, and workforce transformation, ensuring public safety readiness and robust operational continuity. Our experience with TUPE transitions and secure government estate support means we deliver solutions that protect both civilian and military interests, turning policy into real-world resilience across the UK.
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