QinetiQ secures £1bn LTPA contract amendment

Qinetiq has been awarded a £1bn amendment to the Long Term Partnering Agreement from the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver modern air ranges and test aircrew training, enabling military capability for the future.

The company will modernise and operate the air ranges at MOD Aberporth and MOD Hebrides, and test aircrew training through the Empire Test Pilots' School at MOD Boscombe Down.

Minister for defence procurement, Harriett Baldwin, said: "This new deal will ensure our armed forces get world-class training and testing facilities and services while making substantial efficiencies, ensuring excellent value for money for the taxpayer.

"Backed by a rising defence budget and our £178bn equipment plan, all three sites will continue to have a major role in supporting our defence capability. This investment will help secure their futures for the longer term."