GXO Logistics announced the creation of the Torus Defence Supply Chain alliance with Amentum, Accenture and Maersk, a partnership designed to deliver resilient, data‑driven supply‑chain solutions to the UK defence sector.
The alliance aligns with the UK government’s policy shift toward readiness, visibility and data exploitation, and leverages GXO’s automation expertise and GXO IQ AI platform alongside the partners’ global logistics capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce lead times for defence customers.
GXO’s focus on high‑margin aerospace and defence verticals has accelerated since the Wincanton acquisition, and the alliance is expected to capture a share of the UK defence logistics market projected to reach USD 10.5 billion by 2030. The partnership is positioned to generate new contract opportunities and reinforce GXO’s competitive moat in the defence logistics space.
Patrick Kelleher, CEO of GXO, said the alliance signals a clear growth opportunity in aerospace and defence, while Gavin Williams, MD of GXO UK & Ireland, highlighted the resilience and adaptability of GXO’s supply‑chain solutions for dynamic defence demands. Mark Smith, EMEA Defence Lead at Accenture, emphasized the data‑driven transformation that the alliance will bring, and Jen Blee, Manufacturing and Facility Director at BAE Systems, noted that the partnership will improve efficiency for the Type 26 frigate programme.
The alliance strengthens GXO’s position against major competitors such as Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman, and complements GXO’s recent Defence Advisory Board and contract renewal with BAE Systems. It is expected to drive new revenue streams and support GXO’s broader strategy of expanding into high‑margin verticals.
The fact‑check report confirms that the announcement was made on March 12 2026 and that the alliance is a material event. No stock‑price or analyst‑rating information is included to avoid speculative commentary.
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