MONTREAL, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Coras Solutions Pty Ltd. ("Coras"), an Australian 70-person consultancy specialized in Defence and national security advisory services.
This acquisition supports AtkinsRéalis' strategy to expand its footprint in Australia and accelerate growth in key end markets, particularly Defence. Adding Coras' expertise positions the Company at the front end of Defence programs, where early advisory engagement drives access to higher value and longer duration opportunities. By combining AtkinsRéalis' global engineering and infrastructure capabilities with Coras' trusted local advisory capacity, the Company enhances its ability to pursue larger, more complex Defence programs and drive sustained, long-term growth in the region.
"This is an exciting step for our business in Australia as we push on the next phase of our growth across the AMEA region," said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of AtkinsRéalis. "Coras brings long‑standing relationships at the heart of the Defence sector, built on trust, judgement and delivery discipline in a highly specialized environment. We are looking forward to welcoming the Coras team to AtkinsRéalis and to working together to support Defence clients in some of the most demanding environments."
"Joining AtkinsRéalis represents an important next chapter for Coras," said Phil Cutts, Chief Executive Officer of Coras. "We have built our business on trusted relationships, outcome-focused advisory and deep understanding of the Defence environment. Becoming part of AtkinsRéalis allows us to preserve what makes Coras distinctive while expanding our ability to support Defence clients through access to broader expertise and global capabilities."
Coras, an employee-owned and highly respected consultancy established in 2015, has worked alongside Australian Defence and national security organisations to assist in the development, governance, and delivery of complex Defence programs. Its team, founded by experienced military professionals with Defence, national security, and adjacent government backgrounds, possesses a deep understanding of the planning, acquisition, and sustainment of Australia's Defence capability. Coras offers advisory services throughout the Defence capability lifecycle, including engineering and asset management, program governance and assurance, procurement and commercial advisory, as well as strategic advisory.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Coras
Coras is an Australian, Defence and national security consultancy founded in 2015 with offices in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide. Coras provides advisory services across the Defence capability lifecycle, including engineering and asset management, programme governance and assurance, procurement and commercial advisory, strategic advisory, warfare and operations support, and data and AI services. Learn more at https://coras.au.
This is good showing a growing relationship between Australia and Canada; I’m sure there is the business aspect as well…