Babcock has brought together around 30 United Kingdom Small and Medium-sized Enterprises at the Defence Battlelab in Dorset to support its General Logistics Vehicle approach to replacing the British Army’s legacy Land Rover fleet. The convening, announced on 24 April 2026, is part of Babcock’s positioning under the Light Mobility Vehicle programme, the British Army’s requirement to replace its long-serving Land Rover utility fleet with a modern, mission-ready alternative. The Babcock General Logistics Vehicle is based on the proven Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux platforms, with conversion and modifications carried out at Babcock’s engineering centre in the West Midlands. The…
