Four-year extension to accelerate innovation across air, road and rail security
Program advances science-led solutions to protect U.K. transport systems
DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE: J), in strategic partnership with PA Consulting, has secured a four-year contract extension from the U.K. Department for Transport to continue leading the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) program. The program demonstrates how government and industry can work together to accelerate and translate innovation into operational outcomes that strengthen security and resilience across the U.K.’s air, road and rail networks.
Alongside Jacobs and PA Consulting, the consortium includes QinetiQ, TNO, Iconal Technology, Cambridge University Technical Services Limited and Prometheus Policing Services. Over the next four years, the team will deliver science-led solutions designed to help the Department for Transport anticipate risks, respond to emerging threats and safeguard critical transport infrastructure.
Supporting a coordinated approach across modes and agencies, Jacobs contributes capabilities in transport infrastructure, systems integration and resilience planning, while PA brings deep innovation and scientific expertise in quantum, cyber, aviation security and program management.
Jacobs Executive Vice President Richard Sanderson said: “This program applies science, technology and agile delivery discipline to real-world transport security challenges. Continuing this work supports the Department for Transport’s goal of maintaining a secure, resilient and adaptable transport network over the long term.”
PA Consulting Transport Innovation Expert Steve Carden said: “This strategically important work sits at the intersection of innovation, security and public impact. The renewed contract shows how collaboration can address complex national security challenges and scale impact across critical areas like cyber, standards and characterization, and behavioral science. Together we are working to strengthen national security while building a more resilient transport network and keeping the U.K.’s transport systems moving safely, every day.”
Together, Jacobs and PA support transport clients across the full infrastructure lifecycle, from planning and design through operations and maintenance. Work includes advising Copenhagen Metro on operations and safety for its high-capacity urban system, and partnering with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to design an AI-powered intelligent airport foundation that improves efficiency and passenger experience.
Jacobs supports complex transport programs globally, including the Elizabeth line and the Transpennine Route Upgrade in the U.K., Melbourne Metro in Australia and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Grand Central Madison program in New York.
About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 43,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.
Jacobs employs more than 5,000 people across the U.K., operating from 15 core offices and over 35 additional sites. Working with HM Government, local authorities and the private sector, Jacobs helps shape and deliver the nation’s most critical infrastructure, energy, environmental and community programs — creating social value by improving resilience, driving economic growth and enhancing quality of life.
About PA Consulting
PA Consulting is a global innovation and transformation consultancy. PA works with clients across transport and other sectors to apply science, technology and delivery capability to complex challenges, from early-stage research through operational deployment.
Jacobs currently holds a majority stake in PA Consulting. The two companies have reached an agreement for Jacobs to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Jacobs’ fiscal 2026 second quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Until transaction close Jacobs and PA Consulting continue to operate as separate businesses, each responsible for serving clients independently.
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