Cummins defence sector appeal at an all-time high

For decades, Cummins has been a critical supplier to the global defence industry, providing the reliable power that keeps military vehicles and equipment moving on land, sea and air.

From the rugged terrain of battlefields to the depths of the ocean, Cummins engines, generator sets, drivetrain and suspension components have proven their resilience and performance, playing a vital role in national security and global peacekeeping operations.

With historic changes to defence and infrastructure spending policy in Germany, and calls for a greater commitment to defence spending throughout the NATO alliance, the scene is set for Cummins to leverage its credentials in the sector, boosted by its ability to offer a more complete package of products and services than ever before.

Following the successful integration of Meritor, acquired in 2022, Cummins is now positioned as one of the very few companies capable of offering fully integrated powertrain solutions.

The business now known as Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) marries famously robust engines with industry-leading drivetrain systems, including axles, brakes, suspensions, and drivelines, and offers dependable aftermarket parts support.

Cummins is a trusted partner to market-leading vehicle manufacturers across NATO and allied countries and is gaining momentum across central and eastern Europe under the co-ordinated leadership of Ali Baynes, Director of Off-Highway Sales, and Stephane Janiszewski, Executive Director – Europe and South America for CDBS.

OEMs in Ukraine and in Poland are close to signing off significant orders for all-wheel drive multi-purpose vehicles that serve in Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MLRS) or as people movers in combat areas.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Cummins is fully engaged with procurement programmes for wheeled and tracked vehicles.

“The scale of the opportunity for Cummins is huge,” said Garry Talbot, who leads Cummins’ European defence sector sales and marketing effort. “Obviously, this is a massively sensitive environment, but we hope to be announcing more details about our recent wins in the near future.”

David Phalippon, Director – Customer Management and Head of Defence in Europe, Middle East and Africa for CDBS, said: “The combination of expertise for engines and drivetrain puts Cummins at the top of the list for end users looking to purchase with complete confidence battlefield-proven and production-ready systems.” 

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