Calian UK secures British Army training contract

Calian Group Ltd. announced today that its UK subsidiary, Calian UK, has secured a 15-year agreement with Raytheon UK (part of RTX) – the consortium lead for Omnia Training – to support the British Army’s Collective Training Service (ACTS) programme.

The agreement – set to start in October 2026 – follows the conclusion of the current Project NUMIDIAN contract and approximately equates to CAD$296 million (£159 million) in contracted base revenue over 15 years, extending one of Calian’s largest defence training programmes.

How collective training supports modernisation of the British Army

Collective training brings soldiers, commanders and allied forces together in realistic operational environments to strengthen coordination, interoperability and mission effectiveness before deployment. Through ACTS, Calian will continue delivering specialist collective training services, supporting the modernisation of British Army training through advanced digital, synthetic and integrated training capabilities.

Alongside the company’s experience in collective training, simulation, systems engineering and advancing interoperability, the agreement also serves to underpin the company’s long-term position supporting NATO allies and military readiness across the UK and Europe.

Chris Pogue, President, Defence and Space, Calian, said: “Military readiness begins long before a mission starts, it begins with training that prepares troops to operate with confidence in complex, high-pressure environments..

“We’re proud to continue supporting the British Army through ACTS alongside Raytheon UK and our Omnia Training partners. This agreement reflects the trust our allies place in Calian’s expertise.”

Why exposure to realistic threats enhances operational preparedness

Calian UK’s role in ACTS builds on its legacy support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the British Army under Project NUMIDIAN, where the company has delivered specialised collective training services designed to provide the British Army challenging, contemporary threat scenarios and enhance its operational preparedness.

James Gray, Managing Director and Chief Executive, Raytheon UK, said: “Omnia Training brings together world-class organisations with proven expertise in military training and simulation.

“Our UK based team of innovators, engineers and experts will give soldiers and commanders a new level of training realism and set an example for effective collaboration between the Army and industry.”