Ricardo plc. is a leading technology consultancy with heritage in both the automotive and land based defence sector. Our capabilities cover powertrain (engine and transmission including hybrid / electric drive technologies), control and electronics, testing services and all aspects of vehicle systems integration and low volume vehicle build
We have over 1,700 highly qualified engineers with extensive experience in design, simulation, system development and integration for both advanced and existing technologies. We also focus on developing highly cost effective versatile and purpose built specialist military vehicle applications derived from commercially available platforms and in providing training and logistics support and infrastructure.
As a result of our independent approach we work in conjunction with various MoD’s, large defence contractors and OEMs to deliver world-class cost effective solutions. As a consequence, Ricardo is fully aware of the complex product challenges that are driven by rapidly changing theatres of operation. Ricardo has a broad range of capabilities and technologies that can be utilised across a series of different defence sector applications.