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Atos joins Forfield alliance to strengthen UK Defence supply chains

United Kingdom – October 6, 2026

Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, has today launched Forfield, a strategic alliance to support UK Defence organisations in managing critical supply chains alongside Kuehne+Nagel, TVS Supply Chain Solutions and Turner & Townsend.

The demands placed on Defence organisations continue to evolve, driven by global uncertainty, increasing supply chain complexity, emerging technologies and the need to respond rapidly to changing operational requirements. Through a single alliance, Forfield draws on expertise in logistics, procurement, digital systems and programme delivery to help improve visibility, strengthen decision-making and manage operational risk more effectively.

Forfield aims to improve the availability of the equipment and materials required to carry out critical Defence missions. To achieve this, the alliance brings more than 170 years of combined experience serving defence customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence. Each of the four partners contributes a defined capability:

  • Kuehne+Nagel: global transport and logistics, customs and supply chain management
  • TVS Supply Chain Solutions: procurement, demand planning and inventory management for Defence customers
  • Atos: secure digital systems and cybersecurity
  • Turner & Townsend: programme management, commercial oversight and governance

Together, the four partners employ more than 14,000 people in the UK. Each holds the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its support of the Armed Forces Community.

Aaron Scott, Kuehne+Nagel UK Managing Director says: “Forfield combines the complementary expertise of four highly experienced partners to support the evolving logistics requirements of the UK Defence sector. Kuehne+Nagel brings its UK and global logistics expertise to ensure critical equipment and materials reach the right place at the right time.”

Chloe Hoggard, Head of Public Sector and Defence, Atos UK&I says: “Today’s defence operations require secure, sovereign and AI-enabled digital foundations that can turn data into operational advantage. We understand the need to develop a supply chain for the ‘never normal’ world we now live in where resilience and the ability to adapt to unknown events is key.”

 

For more information, visit: www.forfield.com
Media contact: info@forfield.com

About Atos

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.

A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

 

Press contact
Tessa David | tessa.david@atos.ai | +44 (0) 7947 755 911