Raytheon UK-Led Omnia Training Wins £2bn Army Collective Training Contract
RTX•Omnia Training, led by Raytheon UK, secured a £2 billion, 15-year contract to provide the British Army with an integrated, digitally enabled Collective Training System. The award will create 270 new roles and sustain 150 existing jobs while deploying virtual, synthetic and data-driven training environments.
1. Contract Award and Scope
The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed Omnia Training as the Strategic Training Partner to deploy the Army’s new Collective Training System over a 15-year period. Valued at £2 billion, the agreement mandates the delivery of an integrated, digitally enabled training solution to modernize live exercises and mission preparation.
2. Consortium Composition and Capabilities
Raytheon UK leads the multi-partner consortium comprising Capita, Cervus, Rheinmetall UK and Skyral, leveraging each member’s expertise in defense systems and training innovation. The group will integrate virtual, synthetic and data-driven environments to enhance realism, adaptability and accessibility of soldier training.
3. Strategic Impact and Job Creation
Using UK-developed technologies, Omnia Training aims to boost operational readiness through advanced analytics and immersive platforms, setting a new standard for collective defense training. The contract will create 270 new roles and sustain 150 jobs across the partner network, bolstering domestic defense employment.
