Prime Contractor & OEM Support Provider Named for Light Mobility Vehicle Bid

NP Aerospace has been appointed as prime contractor for Team LionStrike’s proposal to the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme, strengthening the UK-led approach to programme delivery and through-life support.

Team LionStrike is a teaming agreement that brings together NP Aerospace’s integration expertise, BAE Systems’ complex defence programme expertise, and GM Defence’s proven vehicle technology. In its role as prime contractor, NP Aerospace will lead the UK customer interface and overall programme delivery while working alongside BAE Systems and GM Defence to integrate capabilities across the alliance. This setup builds on Team LionStrike’s commitment to establishing a resilient UK delivery model for the LMV programme by combining international technology with UK programme leadership, design authority, and through-life capability.

Alongside its appointment as prime contractor, NP Aerospace has been named an official original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certified support provider for the GM vehicles proposed for the programme. This certification enables NP Aerospace to diagnose, service, maintain, modify, and repair GM vehicles both in the UK and on deployed operations. The arrangement provides the UK with direct access to GM-backed technical expertise, approved work processes, genuine parts, training, manuals, technical bulletins, and data publications, maximizing fleet availability and operational readiness while reducing reliance on overseas support.

David Petheram, Managing Director and Senior Vice President, Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares at NP Aerospace, said, “We are delighted to be appointed by Team LionStrike as its prime contractor and to be selected by GM Defence for this vital support role. These appointments reflect our commercial and technical expertise and long-standing commitment to supporting military forces globally. By working directly with GM’s OEM ecosystem, we can deliver UK based programme and support services that help maintain safety, resilience and operational readiness throughout the life of these fleets.”

Laurence Ellis, Managing Director at BAE Systems, commented, “We are proud to be part of this strong team bringing proven expertise and OEM support to the U.K. Coupled with our capability integration expertise in South Yorkshire, Team LionStrike offers the sovereign capabilities required to deliver and support these vehicles for the British Army over the long term.”

Steve duMont, President and CEO at GM Defence, added, “Team LionStrike is proposing mission ready solutions for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme, and we believe a UK based prime contractor will enable our team to best support our customer’s mission throughout the vehicle life cycle. Appointing NP Aerospace as Team LionStrike’s prime contractor, while also certifying them as an official GM Defence support provider, gives customers direct access to GM’s expertise, industry leading processes, and genuine parts in the UK and on deployed operations.”