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QinetiQ undertakes transformation programme to modernise equipment and improve the sustainability of facilities on St. Kilda

QinetiQ undertakes transformation programme on St. Kilda

Land January 17, 2022

QinetiQ has completed a £40 million programme of upgrades on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Kilda. The upgrades, part of the Air Ranges Modernisation Programme, demonstrate QinetiQ’s commitment to modernising both the UK’s test and evaluation (T&E), and training facilities to maximise the MOD’s mission preparedness. As part of MOD ...

MOD and QinetiQ have confirmed some £16.8M will be invested in installing two new BAE Systems tracking radars at St Kilda and upgrade two existing radars at MOD Hebrides.

QinetiQ upgrades MOD Hebrides air range

Land July 6, 2017

December 2016 saw QinetiQ awarded a £1Bn contract amendment to the LTPA from the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract saw QinetiQ agree to invest £108M in modernising facilities, equipment and operation of the air ranges at MOD Aberporth and MOD Hebrides Under the agreement, MOD and QinetiQ have confirmed £16.8M ...

Established by the MOD, a tracking base has been located in the St Kilda archipelago since 1957. The base itself is on the island of Hirta, north west of the Scottish mainland, an island so remote that the last islanders abandoned the isle in 1930. It is currently inhabited by workers on the military site, National Trust Conservationists, and a lot of wildlife! The MOD, along with the National Trust for Scotland - who are responsible for the World Heritage site, has submitted a planning application to redevelop the base.

St Kilda tracking station to get green makeover

Homeland November 2, 2016

Established by the MOD, a tracking base has been located in the St Kilda archipelago since 1957. The base itself is on the island of Hirta, north west of the Scottish mainland, an island so remote that the last islanders abandoned the isle in 1930. It is currently inhabited by ...