Cervus and Skyral Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Military Training and Decision-Making

• UK Defence innovation partnership combines veteran-owned Cervus data analytics services with Skyral’s cutting-edge modelling & simulation technology

• The collaboration is already proven through success in British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) as part of the Omnia Training consortium

• Strategic alliance supports UK MOD’s SME agenda and positions British defence technology for global export markets

British modelling and simulation leader Skyral and veteran-owned data analytics specialist Cervus today announced a strategic partnership that will revolutionise military training and operational decision-making through advanced M&S and data analytics technologies.

The collaboration between the two innovative UK SMEs represents a significant advancement in the delivery of transformative solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence, while strengthening Britain’s position in the global defence technology market.

Naomi Hulme, Chief Executive Officer& Co Founder of Skyral Defence, said:

“Our partnership with Cervus exemplifies how British innovation can lead global transformation in Defence capabilities. By combining Skyral’s digital twin technology with Cervus’s data-driven insights and deep military expertise, we’re creating solutions that enable armed forces to experiment and train in virtual environments before facing real-world challenges.”

The strategic alliance leverages Skyral’s proven track record in creating digital twins that model human behaviours alongside real-time infrastructure systems, with Cervus’s operational military knowledge and veteran-led insights.

The partnership’s effectiveness has been validated through their joint work with the UK Army’s CTTP pathfinder programme, where their combined capabilities helped shape requirements for next-generation military training. This success positioned both companies in the Omnia consortium, paving the way for revolutionary advances in military training methodologies.

Gareth Vaughan, Managing Director of Cervus, said:

“This partnership harnesses the agility and innovation that UK SMEs bring to Defence. As a veteran-owned data company, we understand the operational realities our armed forces face, and combined with Skyral’s world-leading digital twin capabilities, we’re ready to deliver analytics solutions that transform defence, by turning data to insight”

The Cervus-Skyral partnership directly supports several key UK government initiatives. The collaboration demonstrates the MOD’s commitment to leveraging small and medium enterprise innovation in defence procurement and capability development. The two companies represent the real-terms value of increased UK Defence spending by delivering high-impact, innovative solutions with proven ROI.

The alliance also strengthens the UK’s competitive position in international defence markets, supporting the government’s export agenda by bringing British innovation to allied nations worldwide. The partnership therefore showcases how military experience drives defence innovation and entrepreneurship.

The partnership intends to leverage this foundation to expand into new international markets, positioning British M&S and data analytics capabilities as the global standard for military training transformation.

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