Babcock strengthens defence data capabilities with Palantir

Announced at DSEI today (September 13, 2023), the partnership will provide Babcock with a data platform aimed at capturing, integrating, modelling and building data-driven solutions across platforms and supply chains.

Babcock said that unlocking the power of data will enable it to make better informed data-driven decisions, maximise platform availability on customer assets, and understand where more value can be driven through data. The partnership will support all areas of Babcock’s defence business across submarines, warships, army equipment and training.

In a statement, Tom Newman, Babcock CEO for Land, said: “As the defence landscape becomes increasingly digital in nature, our data challenges are also growing in complexity and volume.

“Given the complex defence supply chains we operate in, having a true data picture of that ecosystem is vital in allowing us to make better strategic decisions and aligns us to our customer’s digital defence backbone.”

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Guy Williams, head of UK Defence & National Security from Palantir Technologies UK Ltd., said: “We’re excited to partner with Babcock as they realise their digital defence ambitions. Together, we are driving toward a new era for the UK’s Defence enterprise – one that is pioneering, modern and AI-enabled.