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  • PRESS RELEASE : Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary [September 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary [September 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 1 September 2023.

    The Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

    Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said:

    It’s a huge honour to be appointed as Defence Secretary. I pay tribute to my predecessor, Ben Wallace. His steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine is matched only by his ongoing commitment to our own brave armed forces, and their families.

    I look forward to continuing the government’s unwavering support to Ukrainians at this important time for European and global security, and working with our armed forces who closely defend our nation’s security.

    Permanent Secretary David Williams said:

    On behalf of the Ministry of Defence, I was pleased to extend a warm welcome to our new Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps MP. He brings extensive knowledge and experience from his previous Cabinet roles, including as a Foreign Office Minister, and most recently the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, and from his membership of the National Security Council.

    The department and I look forward to working with the new Defence Secretary on his priorities for defence as we uphold our commitment to protecting our nation and contributing to its prosperity.

    Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said:

    I welcome our new Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. My message to him is that the nation is safe thanks to the extraordinary commitment of our servicemen and women, and our place within NATO, the world’s largest and strongest defensive alliance.

    This Coronation year has demonstrated how much the Armed Forces contribute to our nation, and we are ready to do more.  I look forward to working with the Secretary of State to both learn and implement the lessons from Ukraine, and to continue our journey to become more lethal, faster at deploying, and to embrace technology at scale.

    The biography for Grant Shapps can be found on gov.uk here.

  • PRESS RELEASE : War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes Complaints Process Change [September 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes Complaints Process Change [September 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 1 September 2023.

    The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.

    As part of an ongoing effort to modernise and improve services for customers, the Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints, to simplify the process and reduce the time taken to receive a final response.

    The streamlined process will see a reduction in the overall stages from five to three following the removal of the Independent Complaints Panel, reducing the internal target time for resolution from 60 to 40 days. It has been developed in consultation with, and endorsed by, the Chairs of the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees (VAPCs) and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

    As of 1 September 2023, the process is as follows:

    • Complaints should now be submitted via formal complaints form. A new online form is now available on Gov.uk with support still available via Helpline (0808 1914 218). This online submission method enables complainants to provide all information at the outset, which will enable the MOD to provide a comprehensive and full response as quickly as possible.
    • A paper copy for is available via Helpline for non-digital customers.
    • Following initial submission, the complainant will receive a response from the Head of the Complaint Resolution Team within 20 working days. If the complaint is not resolved at this first stage, it will be escalated to the Head of Service (or 1* level).
    • At each of these two stages, the complainant will be offered a phone call within three working days to ensure all concerns are fully understood, and to help work towards earliest possible resolution.
    • If the complaint remains unresolved, it will be escalated to the independent PHSO.

    The new process will shorten the time it takes for a complaint to reach the independent Ombudsman where necessary, and MOD will continue to monitor this updated process as part of ongoing continuous improvement efforts.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Defence Medical Services surgeons train Ukrainian doctors [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Defence Medical Services surgeons train Ukrainian doctors [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 29 August 2023.

    Leading military trauma surgeons from Defence Medical Services and the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine shared their skills with Ukrainian medical personnel.

    Lieutenant Colonel James Baden, a specialist in reconstructive surgery following combat injury, led the UK team delivering training to six Ukrainian medical professionals. The Ukrainian cohort, a mix of military and civilians, underwent training in reconstructive surgery techniques.

    The training was held in the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, where surgical operations could be observed in an NHS theatre.

    Further training will be taking place at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM), based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where injured military personnel evacuated from overseas are treated.

    Major General Tim Hodgetts CB CBE, UK Surgeon General and Chair of the Committee of Surgeon Generals in NATO, said:

    Sharing medical skills and expertise amongst allies is the right thing to do. Both military and civilians injured in Ukraine have similar injury patterns, so sharing the expertise to enhance all patient outcomes equally is also right in this circumstance. Military and Civil collaboration is at the very heart of NATO’s new Medical Support Capstone Concept.

    I am hugely impressed by the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Medical Services, their valour, and their dedication to saving lives in the most challenging of circumstances.

    In an increasingly abstract world dominated by digital and technology innovation, we still need surgeons with exquisite practical skills to treat the complex and disfiguring wounds of physical combat.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Veteran-run start-up gives military body armour second life [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Veteran-run start-up gives military body armour second life [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 29 August 2023.

    A green start-up has developed a process to recycle body armour fibres, which could reduce emissions and save money.

    A green tech start-up has developed a process to recycle end-of-life body armour fibres, which could retain high-quality protection for soldiers, reduce emissions and save money.

    When body armour used by soldiers expires, it is currently incinerated, resulting in the loss of the valuable fibres. With the help of nearly £500,000 of DASA (Defence and Security Accelerator) funding, Uplift360, based in London, has developed an eco-friendly and low-energy method to reuse the fibres in the war-zone worn gear instead.

    This uses a sustainable system to break down the fibres, often commercially referred to as Kevlar, a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibre used in armour, while preserving its strength so it can be recycled back into the supply chain.

    In future, this breakthrough process could lead to substantial cost savings for Defence. Kevlar is estimated to be 85 times more expensive than steel, so reusing this material brings benefits for both the environment and spending.

    Uplift360’s innovative recycling system makes sure that the fibres remain highly versatile for reuse after recycling and have the potential to be reintroduced back into the supply chain, in materials across defence, civilian and humanitarian purposes. This can include airplanes, land vehicles, flame and heat resistance clothing, stab/cut proof clothing, ropes, fibre optics, backpacks and tyres.

    Part of the Ministry of Defence, The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), finds and funds innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively, supporting prosperity.

    Minster of State for Defence, Baroness Goldie said:

    The process designed by Uplift360 is a really good example of how new and intelligent thinking can transform old practices in Defence.

    Their innovative approach could reduce wastage, save money and secure supply without compromising on high quality kit for our armed forces.

    I look forward to seeing their important work continue to help Defence make even more progress toward reducing emissions.

    Jamie Meighan, Uplift360 Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder said:

    DASA has been instrumental to the success of Uplift360. From a concept to our initial investment to creating our groundbreaking technology in our labs, DASA has been there every step of the way.

    As a Veteran/Spouse startup is was very important from the outset to find funding, mentors and support that understood us as a business, saw the potential of our technology and believed in it.

    Supporting Uplift360 clearly shows DASA’s commitment to help achieve a more sustainable future, maintain resiliency and save money for Defence

    Uplift360 has a team of five and is growing. As part of the MoD, the funding provided by DASA contributes to its success, in turn delivering on the Prime Minister’s priority of growing the economy.

    The Ministry of Defence continues to support the government’s net zero ambition whilst maintaining military capability, through initiatives such as using sustainable aviation fuel, the electrification of vehicles and piloting of solar farms.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Armed Forces to benefit from £89 million battlefield network [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Armed Forces to benefit from £89 million battlefield network [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 22 August 2023.

    Military personnel deployed on the battlefield will benefit from enhanced connectivity, following the award of an £89 million contract.

    • UK Armed Forces to benefit from enhanced battlefield connectivity
    • Contract will boost connection with allies on operations
    • Supporting the Government’s priority to grow the economy by backing dozens of UK jobs

    Military personnel deployed on the battlefield will benefit from enhanced connectivity, following the award of an £89 million contract.

    The five-year contract has been awarded to BAE Systems to design and manufacture a deployable tactical Wide Area Network (WAN) known as ‘TRINITY’ – delivering a highly secure and state-of-the-art battlefield internet capability to UK forces.

    This contract named Design and Systems Integration Delivery (DSID) will directly support the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy by backing 60 UK jobs based in Dorset. It will also see further investment into UK skills from BAE Systems, their partners and across the supporting supply chain.

    Working together with trusted partners, including L3 Harris, KBR and PA Consulting, BAE Systems will combine its defence communications systems expertise and experience to develop, deliver and deploy world-leading network capability to the UK Armed Forces.

    Trinity’s resilience is based on its composition. It is made up of a series of nodes, each able to add, access and move data in a secure network. If a number of nodes are damaged in warfare, the rest automatically re-route to maintain optimum network speed and flow of information, making it highly effective.

    Replacing the existing Falcon network, due to be retired in 2026, ‘TRINITY’ will ensure UK Armed Forces on land can interact faster with allies, whether operating as a single nation or as part of an international coalition, across different battlefield domains.

    Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey, said:

    In this continually evolving, multi-domain environment it is vital that our personnel have access to world-leading communications capabilities while on operations.

    We remain committed to working closely with the best of British industry as they support our endeavour to better connect with our allies and their assets in theatre.

    The £89 million will be dedicated to the research and development phase of the programme, with ‘TRINITY’ due to be delivered from December 2025.

    David Armstrong, Group Managing Director at BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business, said:

    In an increasingly complex and fast-paced threat landscape, Trinity will empower the UK Armed Forces with a greater and more efficient view of what is happening, enabling them to make swift, informed decisions when and where it matters most.

    By providing this advantage to front-line decision makers, Trinity reinforces our commitment to equipping the UK Armed Forces with the right tools to stay ahead in the ever-evolving battlespace.

    ‘TRINITY’ is one part of the Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems (LE TacCIS) programme, which is working to provide the next generation of tactical military communications in the land environment.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Supporting the transition to electric vehicles [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Supporting the transition to electric vehicles [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 21 August 2023.

    The Defence Support organisation have launched the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities to power Front-Line Command electric fleet vehicles.

    Starting with RAF Leeming, the hydrogen power units (HPUs) will also be trialled at the Navy’s HMNB DEVONPORT and the Army’s Merville Barracks, Colchester.

    Trialling the use of hydrogen as an energy source is an important step in Defence’s transition to a fleet which is zero-emissions at the tailpipe by the end of December 2027. One where Defence Support maximise the opportunities that new approaches and technology present to reduce emissions whilst delivering operational advantage.

    Air Vice Marshall Richard Hill, Director Defence Support Major Programmes, said:

    Working with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and the three Services, this trial will further our understanding of hydrogen’s place in Defence’s future energy mix.  Using hydrogen to power some of our white fleet electric vehicles is a significant step forward in accessing a broader range of sustainable energy sources.  This will provide resilience and mobility in off-grid and compromised-supply locations.

    RAF Leeming Station Commander, Group Captain Gareth Prendergast said:

    It is fantastic to be part of the Defence Support programme exploring the use of hydrogen and how it may support Defence capabilities in the future. The GeoPura system allows us to demonstrate the concept here at RAF Leeming and understand how it can increase resiliency on our bases and influence operations at home and overseas.

    The trial, which is being delivered in support of the Sustainable Road Transport (SRT) programme, focuses on hydrogen as a source of fuel. It is just one of the ways Defence might be able to manage electric vehicles in the future. The Defence Support organisation will also be exploring further options, including how Defence can use hydrogen in other ways, such as fully hydrogen-powered vehicles.

    This work aligns with the Government’s target of 100% zero emissions at the tailpipe for car and small van fleet by the end of December 2027, and with the Ministry of Defence and Defence Support’s sustainability aims.

    Group Captain Ange Baker, Defence Support organisation’s Head Support Futures and Operational Energy Authority, said

    It is an important step to start this trial for rapid recharging of our electric car fleet. Not only does this look at supporting the existing charging network and our electric car fleet, but is also part of the wider work to examine future energy options for military use and to start configuring Defence for the global energy transition.

    The Defence Support organisation, part of Strategic Command, are working in partnership with DIO to make sure the energy infrastructure Defence needs meets its requirements. Renewable energy specialists, GeoPura, are providing all the energy, charging and payment infrastructure for the facility.

    Rebecca McLean, Chief Commercial Officer at GeoPura said:

    GeoPura is delighted to support RAF Leeming and the MOD in delivering off-grid charging for its growing EV fleet as part of the wider Sustainable Road Transport programme. Hydrogen-powered generators provide a reliable and environmentally friendly source of power with zero harmful emissions, completely unrestricted by grid limitations.

  • PRESS RELEASE : £90m boost to Ukraine’s air defence capability as new contracts signed [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : £90m boost to Ukraine’s air defence capability as new contracts signed [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 18 August 2023.

    It comes as delivery begins of a new package of drones to Ukraine, funded by the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine.

    Three contracts to deliver air defence equipment to Ukraine worth more than £90m have been signed by the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU).

    These include a £56 million counter-uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) contract with Norwegian defence company Kongsberg and two further contracts to provide further air defence capabilities.

    The contract with Kongsberg will purchase vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems to detect, track, destroy or disrupt UAS.

    The CORTEX Typhon system is designed to be operated by as few as two users, and can be rapidly deployed and repositioned to maximise its operational effectiveness.

    The system can operate individually, or as part of an integrated network, and will use a complex suite of sensors, cameras, radars, and electronic surveillance equipment to allow it to physically destroy or disrupt drones.

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

    These air defence systems have the capability and flexibility to be rapidly deployed to either protect Ukraine’s civilian population and infrastructure, or be put to use on the frontline.

    The International Fund for Ukraine highlights the unity and resolve of our Allies to work together to provide Ukraine with cutting-edge equipment to meet its capability requirements.

    Awarded by the MOD’s procurement arm, Defence Equipment & Support, these contracts are part of procurement packages announced by IFU defence ministers earlier this year to supply air defence capabilities, drones, radars, and electronic warfare systems to Ukraine.

    The contracts come as a new delivery of aerial reconnaissance drones arrives in Ukraine, designed to carry out both land and sea-based reconnaissance missions.

    The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already begun training on the systems, which will form a package of more than 100 drones.

    The uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) delivery comprises multiple types of drone for different roles – including target acquisition, electronic warfare, guiding artillery, and night operations.

    The IFU uses financial contributions from international partners to procure priority military assistance for Ukraine. This will ensure the continued supply of military support – lethal and non-lethal – to Ukraine through 2023 and beyond.

    More than £770m has been raised through the IFU following contributions from the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Lithuania.

    The UK remains fully committed to supporting Ukraine, with £2.3bn already earmarked for further military support through 2023, with additional munitions and equipment to be delivered in the coming months. Further UK government assistance continues in the form of humanitarian support and economic aid.

  • PRESS RELEASE : RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 14 August 2023.

    The Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two Quick Reaction Alert stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond to threats at a moment’s notice.

    Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots launched Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon fighters to intercept two Russian long-range maritime patrol bombers this morning as they transited north of the Shetland Islands within NATO’s northern air policing area.

    The Typhoon jets launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two QRA stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond to threats at a moment’s notice in order to defend UK airspace.

    The Russian Tu-142 Bear-F and Tu-142 Bear-J maritime patrol aircraft, used for reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare, were monitored by RAF Typhoons in international airspace as they passed north of the UK.

    Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey, said:

    RAF crews at Lossiemouth maintain a constant watch over UK airspace and are always ready to take action at a moment’s notice to keep our country safe.

    Pilots launched in their Typhoon jets to intercept two Russian long-range bombers this morning, monitoring them as they passed north of the Shetland Islands, ready to counter any potential threat to UK territory.

    A Voyager tanker was also scrambled and remained airborne for the duration of the mission to offer air-to-air refueling, ensuring the Typhoons could remain in the air for the extended period necessary to complete their mission.

    The lead RAF Typhoon pilot said:

    It’s really satisfying to know we’ve been able to make a successful intercept, maintaining the integrity of UK and NATO airspace.

    When the alarm for a scramble happened in the early hours of the morning, the adrenaline kicked in. Working in tandem with ground control operators, and with air-to-air refueling from an RAF Voyager, we were able to stay on task until the mission was complete, and the target aircraft departed the UK’s area of interest.

    RAF Typhoons are scrambled during these incidents to secure and safeguard the skies of the UK. RAF pilots from Lossiemouth recently completed a four-month deployment to lead NATO’s air policing mission in Estonia, where more than 50 air intercepts of this kind were carried out.

    Russian military aircraft entering the UK Flight Information Region, the UK’s controlled zone of international airspace, can pose a hazard to other aircraft. These Russian aircraft often do not talk to air traffic control or ‘squawk’, broadcasting a code ensuring they are visible to other air users and air traffic controllers on the ground.

    The Typhoons and Voyager have returned to their base and the aircraft have been refueled to remain ready to respond to any future potential threats.

  • PRESS RELEASE : British Commandos train hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in UK programme [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : British Commandos train hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in UK programme [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 11 August 2023.

    Ukrainian marines were trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos to conduct small boat amphibious operations, including beach raids.

    Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines are returning home after being trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, during a six-month UK programme supported by international partners.

    The training, announced by the Prime Minister during President Zelenskyy’s visit to the UK in February, has seen British Commandos training Ukraine’s forces in small boat amphibious operations – conducting beach raids using inflatable boats.

    It is the first programme of amphibious training delivered by the UK to Ukraine, culminating with the Ukrainian marines planning and conducting raids by both day and night.

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

    The UK has led the way in training the Armed Force of Ukraine, providing world-leading training in frontline combat skills to more than 20,000 of Ukraine’s Army recruits through Operation Interflex.

    This programme of training, delivered by elite British commandos, will support Ukraine to build its own distinct marine force and expand its capability to operate in a maritime environment.

    Approximately 900 Ukrainian marines have completed the course, which included training to use Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapons (NLAW) and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, use of mortars and drones for reconnaissance, and explosive demolition of obstacles such as Dragon’s Teeth anti-vehicle fortifications.

    Equipment used in the training is the same as some of the military support the UK has provided to Ukraine, with more than 10,000 anti-tank weapons including thousands of NLAW systems already provided.

    Trainees came from a variety of backgrounds, with many being civilian volunteers with no prior military experience, while others have transferred from other sections within the Armed Forces of Ukraine – some having already been engaged in combat on the frontline.

    Instructors from 42 Commando and 47 Commando Raiding group delivered the training, alongside Army Commandos from 24 Commando Engineers and Royal Artillery Gunners from 29 Commando. Instructors from the Netherlands Marine Corps were also part of the training programme.

    One of the recently trained Ukrainian marines said:

    The training I have received from the UK Royal Marines has been far more intense than I expected. I have learned so much and never expected to be doing the things I have done. All the way through, our British instructors have been beside us, showing us how to move and how to work together in a small team – this will make a difference when we return home to Ukraine.

    Each training cohort underwent a rigorous five-week programme, developing individual skills including fieldcraft, battlefield first aid, close quarters combat, and fitness, and unit planning in realistic scenarios. The training will further support Ukraine’s capability to develop its own marine force and develop an international training concept for marines.

    More than 20,000 recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received training in the UK since the start of 2022, learning essential frontline skills including trench and urban warfare, leadership, and medical training.

    At the start of 2023, the UK committed to train a further 20,000 Ukrainian recruits – approximately double the amount trained last year – under one of the largest training programmes of its kind in the world.

    Beyond teaching combat skills to recruits, the UK has provided a broad package of in other skills including medical training to provide pastoral care, spiritual support and moral guidance.

    Including both the Op Interflex and the programme for marines, the UK’s training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is supported by Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden.

    The UK remains fully committed to supporting Ukraine, with a further £2.3bn already earmarked for further military support through 2023, with additional munitions and equipment to be delivered in the coming months. Further UK government assistance continues in the form of humanitarian support and economic aid.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Historic 19th-century wall restored at Royal Marine base [August 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Historic 19th-century wall restored at Royal Marine base [August 2023]

    The press release issued by the Ministry of Defence on 10 August 2023.

    An historic 19th-century wall on a Somerset military base has been restored by VIVO Defence Services.

    The renovation work, carried out on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), is the first since the wall at RM Norton Manor gained English Heritage status nearly four decades ago.

    The 164-feet long Serpentine Wall was built around 1810 to border the sweeping approach to Norton Manor house at Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton in Somerset. For more than a century, the manor was used as country residence by landed gentry, including the Queen Mother’s uncle the Hon. Francis Bowes Lyon.

    This changed during WW2 when the manor became a military base. In 1983 it became RM Norton Manor – the home of 40 Royal Marine Commando. The decorative Serpentine Wall was built between the main entrance of the estate and follows the contours of the woodland bordering the driveway up to the stable clock tower.

    The main faces of the intricate yellow gault brick wall are mass brickwork with large decorative brick coping and dog-tooth cornicing, similar to that used in the adjacent stables. The way it sweeps the land and follows the woodland led to its name of the ‘Serpentine Wall’, and it was given a grade II listing by English Heritage in 1985.

    The busy military base and the vehicles that use the road next to the wall – which is up to 2 metres high in parts – led to it becoming discoloured and covered in grime, moss, and other biological matter. It also required repointing.

    DIO’s industry partner VIVO Defence Services completed the work with its partners Robert Rice Contractors in 15 weeks, cleaning the wall sensitively using a low pressure, chemical-free heated water system before carrying out the repointing work and returning the wall to its original beauty.

    Stuart Clerkson, DIO Estate Facilities Manager said:

    Norton Manor Camp is nestled into hillside woodland on the outskirts of Norton Fitzwarren and contains three Grade II-listed structures. Being able to carry out cleaning and repairs to The Serpentine Wall allows you to fully appreciate the beauty and craftmanship of the original construction. Following cleaning, the yellow gault bricks glow in the dappled sunlight that falls through the trees that sit above this retaining wall.

    The Conservation Stewardship Fund award of £25,000 was matched from the site maintenance budget to enable this restoration to be carried out.

    Jerry Moloney, Managing Director at VIVO Defence Services said:

    As a facilities management and maintenance provider working solely for the UK military and its partners, we carry out a lot of varied work, whether it’s repairing runways, making military buildings more energy efficient, repairing Service Family Accommodation or providing restoration work to heritage structures.

    The MOD is the UK’s second largest landlord and that means there is a lot to do. Renovating the Serpentine Wall at Norton Manor marine camp is certainly an interesting job and helps highlight the huge array of heritage buildings there are across the UK’s military bases and keeping them in good condition is historically important. Well done to our team.