What Supacat Limited does

Supacat Limited is a UK-based defence engineering company that designs and manufactures high-mobility military vehicles, headquartered at Dunkeswell Airfield, Honiton, Devon. Founded in 1980 by Nick Jones and David Clayton, the company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of SC Group (legal entity SC GROUP-GLOBAL LIMITED) and has built its reputation on the modular High Mobility Transporter (HMT) platform family, which underpins the Jackal, Coyote, and Extenda variants in service with UK and allied special and conventional forces. Core technology is built around the open-architecture HMT chassis (variable-height air suspension, removable third-axle Extenda conversion between 4x4 and 6x6, integrated blast/ballistic armour options such as the HMT ACC, and the patented dual-mode Supalift recovery system), complemented by the All-Terrain Mobility Platform (ATMP), its electric eATMP derivative, and the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV). Supacat's customer base is overwhelmingly government defence ministries and military forces, served through direct enterprise sales and through-life support contracts; its engineering-services and 130,000-spare-parts annual logistics operation underpin recurring revenue on a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles worldwide. Revenue mechanics span hardware sales, full-lifecycle engineering services, contractor logistic support, and licensing/technology transfer to international partners, with manufacturing executed via a long-running industry alliance with Babcock at the Devonport Freeport facility and an embedded partnership with Rheinmetall on Australia's LAND 400 Phase 2 Boxer CRV programme. The company is privately held, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with roughly 130 UK staff and a 95%+ UK-based supply chain, and is actively expanding into autonomous and crewed-uncrewed teaming through its ATLAS CCV work with BAE Systems Australia and an April 2026 MoU with ARX Robotics.

Name

Supacat Limited

Legal name

SC GROUP-GLOBAL LIMITED

Website

https://supacat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Supacat Limited is a UK defence engineering company that designs and manufactures modular high-mobility military vehicles, including the HMT Jackal and Coyote families, for the British Army and allied government defence forces worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (Light/Medium/Heavy) (IMABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military & Tactical Off-Highway Vehicles (Armored, Tactical Mobility) (IMAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• Military vehicle manufacturing
• Defence mobility platforms
• Armoured tactical vehicles
• High mobility transporters
• Military vehicle engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Military Vehicle Sales: Design, development and sale of high-mobility military vehicles including HMT Jackal, Coyote, and variants. Revenue from original equipment sales to defence forces.
2. Engineering Services: Full lifecycle engineering services including design, prototyping, testing, trials, system integration, and complete automotive packages. Services delivered globally through global engineering operations.
3. Through-Life Support and Spares: Comprehensive post-sale support including Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), spares supply (130,000+ spare parts annually), repairs, refurbishment, and configuration management. Supports over 1,000 vehicles operating worldwide.
4. Licensing and Technology Transfer: Platform technology licensed to international partners. Australian operations serve Asia Pacific defence sector.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Supacat designs, manufactures, and supports high-mobility military vehicles built around a modular HMT (High Mobility Transporter) platform that can be reconfigured between 4x4 and 6x6 configurations in the field, including variants such as Jackal, Coyote, HMT ACC, HMT LWR, LMV, and the ATMP/eATMP all-terrain platforms. The company also delivers full-lifecycle engineering services, through-life support (Integrated Logistic Support, Contractor Logistic Support, spares), and integrates third-party mission systems (weapons, electronic architecture, counter-UAS) onto its platforms for government defence customers.

Product overview

Supacat Limited is a defence engineering company specialising in high mobility military vehicles, operating as part of SC Group. The product portfolio centres on the HMT (High Mobility Transporter) modular platform family, which serves as the foundation for multiple vehicle variants including Jackal 3 (HMT Mk3), HMT Armoured Closed Cab (ACC), HMT Light Weight Recovery (LWR), and the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV). Supporting the HMT family is the ATMP (All Terrain Mobility Platform) and its electric variant (eATMP) for tracked/wheeled all-terrain applications. The HMT's modular design philosophy enables rapid configuration changes between 4x4 and 6x6 variants using removable axle units, while the platform supports integration of mission systems including air defence (via Moog RIwP), electronic architecture (Ultra PCS EAK), and counter-drone solutions (Dedrone). Beyond vehicle supply, Supacat offers comprehensive engineering services spanning design, prototyping, testing, and through-life support including Land Integrated Operating Service (LIOS) and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS). Autonomous vehicle capabilities have been developed through Knowledge Transfer Partnership with University of Exeter, enabling optionally crewed operation and remote logistics delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HMT (High Mobility Transporter) Modular 4x4/6x6 wheeled high mobility military vehicle platform with variable height air suspension and the Extenda removable third axle enabling in-field configuration changes between Jackal and Coyote variants. Used by UK MOD and allied defence forces as the base for patrol, reconnaissance, fire support, logistics and special operations vehicles.
• HMT Armoured Closed Cab (ACC) Armoured variant of the HMT platform with a 4-person crew cab offering integrated blast and ballistic protection and GVA (Generic Vehicle Architecture) compliance. Accommodates crew from the 5th percentile Female to 95th percentile Male with around 4,000 kg payload, designed for GBAD, BGOAA, ambulance, recovery and troop carrier roles.
• HMT Light Weight Recovery (LWR) 6x6 wheeled armoured recovery vehicle based on the Coyote HMT 600 platform, equipped with Miller Industries Boniface Century 2465 crane hamper and Rotzler TR80 main winch. Uses the patented Supalift dual-mode system (3.8 tonnes normal mode, up to 6.1 tonnes enhanced mode) to recover casualty vehicles from challenging off-road environments while protecting crew.
• LMV (Light Mobility Vehicle) UK-designed lightweight tactical vehicle offered in 4x4 or 6x6 variants with 'fly and drive' capability. Low weight enables tactical loading into CH47 helicopters while maintaining terrain agility and mission duration performance for special operations and rapid deployment users.
• ATMP (All Terrain Mobility Platform) Third-generation 6x6 tracked or wheeled all-terrain platform with supreme cross-country performance and substantial payload capacity, capable of being transported within air platforms for airborne and air-mobile forces. Supports autonomous logistics supply via SLAM-based navigation.
• eATMP (Electric All Terrain Mobility Platform) Electric version of the ATMP using individual batteries to power each wheel for eco-efficient off-road capability. Developed through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Exeter and offers similar all-terrain mobility to the ATMP with zero local emissions.
• Jackal 3 (HMT Mk3) Latest iteration of the HMT 4x4 platform, developed over more than a decade, with improved crew protection, increased Gross Vehicle Mass, and a new suspension for better off-road performance. Designed for patrol, reconnaissance, fire support and special operations missions for the British Army.
• HMT Extenda (Czech Special Forces configuration) HMT Extenda is the modular variant of the HMT platform fitted with a removable third axle that doubles load carrying capacity and converts the vehicle from 4x4 to 6x6 in the field. The October 2025 order for 18 vehicles is for Czech Special Forces operations.
• ATLAS CCV Drive Module Drive module developed for BAE Systems Australia's ATLAS Collaborative Combat Variant platform, based on the existing HMT platform to maximise supply chain commonality and minimise developmental risk. Optimised for high levels of autonomy alongside crewed combat vehicles.
• Engineering Services Full lifecycle engineering services delivered globally, including vehicle design, prototype build, testing and trials, system integration, complete automotive packages, and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS). Targeted at customers needing bespoke design or integration of third-party mission systems onto the HMT/ATMP base platforms.
• Through-Life Support Services Comprehensive post-sale support including Land Integrated Operating Service (LIOS), Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), spares supply (130,000+ spare parts annually), repairs, refurbishment, field support and configuration management, supporting over 1,000 Supacat vehicles operating worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 HMTV platform vehicles in service across multiple iterations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ARX RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026MoU signed April 28, 2026 in London to develop crewed-uncrewed vehicle teaming capabilities for UK and allied land forces. ARX Robotics provides UGVs and Mithra software; Supacat contributes high-mobility vehicle design and manufacturing expertise. Partnership targets UK-based manufacturing capabilities aligned to UK Strategic Defence Review and lessons from Ukraine conflict.
• BAE Systems AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Supacat approached to develop drive module for ATLAS Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV) platform launched at Landforces 2024, Melbourne. Drive module based on existing HMT platform to maximise supply chain commonality and minimise developmental risk. ATLAS CCV optimised for high levels of autonomy alongside crewed combat vehicles.
• RheinmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Over 9 years of partnership on LAND 400 Phase 2 Boxer CRV programme for Australian Defence Force. Supacat was first Australian company to join Rheinmetall's team. Supports RMA phase and acquisition phase. Supacat embedded partner in Rheinmetall facilities in Germany and Australia. Contributes to Land Combat Vehicle Sovereign Industrial Capability in Australia.
• BabcockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry alliance formed in 2009 for Jackal and Coyote production. Supacat as prime contractor and design authority; Babcock handles manufacturing at Devonport facility. Alliance shared costs, risks, and fees equitably. Ongoing partnership for Jackal 3 production at Freeport facility. Contract created over 250 jobs in South West region.
• NP AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering authority for UK MOD protected mobility fleet. Partnership on Light Weight Recovery Vehicle development under PMETS contract. NP Aerospace leads contract with Supacat as vehicle OEM. Joint development of new LWRV converting HMT platforms for British Army.
• University of ExetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) for autonomous vehicle development. Two-year programme converting ATMP to optionally crewed eATMP with autonomous capabilities. KTP Associate Yash Katare worked with Prof Chris Smith and Prathyush Menon. Awarded Innovate UK KTP 2022 for Business Impact & Transformation.
• MoogcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Moog's Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) Short Range Air Defence Weapons System on HMT Armoured Closed Cab. Demonstrated at IAV 2025 for UK Ground-Based Air Defence Programme. Partnership showcases integration of two world-class defence companies' capabilities.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Patria: Finnish manufacturer of the Patria AMV (Armoured Modular Vehicle) and 6x6 platforms, supplying many NATO militaries. Direct peer producing modular wheeled armoured vehicles with comparable mission profile and customer overlap.
• Arquus (formerly Renault Trucks Defense): French manufacturer of tactical military vehicles (VAB, Sherpa, Scarabée) for armed forces. Direct peer producing high-mobility wheeled military platforms for European and export defence customers.
• Oshkosh Defense: US manufacturer of tactical wheeled military vehicles including the JLTV, FMTV, and HEMTT. Direct peer in the tactical military vehicle category with overlapping high-mobility product offerings, though primarily serving US and US-allied customers.
• IVECO Defence Vehicles: European manufacturer of military tactical and logistics vehicles including the VTLM, Trakker, and Armored Range. Direct peer in the military wheeled tactical vehicle category with comparable customer base across NATO and allied forces.
• Jankel Armouring Limited: UK-based specialist in light tactical armoured vehicles and protected mobility platforms for military and security forces. Highly comparable to Supacat as a smaller UK-focused armoured vehicle OEM serving similar defence customers with similar product categories.

Broad incumbents

• General Dynamics Land Systems: US-based global manufacturer of armoured vehicles including Stryker, M1 Abrams, and Ajax variants. Broader incumbent competitor in the wheeled and tracked armoured vehicle market, particularly relevant as allied forces standardise on Western platforms.
• Babcock International: UK defence and nuclear support services prime that serves as Supacat's manufacturing partner at Devonport. While not a direct product competitor, it competes for UK MOD vehicle and support contracts and represents the broader UK defence industrial base.
• KNDS (KMW + Nexter): European defence grouping producing Leopard 2, Leclerc, and Boxer CRV (with Supacat partner Rheinmetall). Major incumbent in the European armoured vehicle market with overlapping customer base across NATO.
• BAE Systems Land UK: UK arm of BAE Systems producing Warrior, Ajax, and the ATLAS CCV (with Supacat). Strategic partner on ATLAS but a broader incumbent competing for UK and Australian armoured vehicle programmes.
• Rheinmetall Defence: German defence prime producing the Boxer, Lynx, and other armoured vehicles. Supacat partner on LAND 400 Boxer CRV programme and broader competitor for European armoured vehicle tenders; represents larger-scale armoured vehicle competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SupacatLtd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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