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In his recent spending review, Sajid Javid announced an extra £2.2billion for defence as part of general spending increases. In 2018, around 5,900 MOD jobs were in construction and many more were in shipbuilding and other manufacturing. Defence Online takes a look at how DIO plans for UK military bases ...


Construction work at RAF Lakenheath to accommodate new F-35 jets is on track as two key buildings are taking shape. New facilities at RAF Lakenheath are taking shape as construction work progresses ahead of the arrival of F-35 jets. The first of the aircraft are due to arrive in 2021 and ...


Construction work has begun on F35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath that will provide hangars and training space for the aircraft. The start of construction was marked with a ceremony attended by senior representatives from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing and contractors Kier and VolkerFitzpatrick. The site will include ...


The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has chosen the team for the £160 million Ministry of Defence project to build an F-35 flight simulator, maintenance unit, new hangars and storage facilities at RAF Lakenheath. HLM will work alongside the Engineering and construction firm Kier VolkerFitzpatrick to design and deliver the new facilities. The Suffolk ...


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