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LONDON - QinetiQ Group plc has secured a substantial extension of its Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), valued at £1.54 billion. This extension, announced today, will continue the collaboration until 2033, focusing on modernizing test and evaluation (T&E) capabilities critical for future warfare readiness.
The contract amendment not only extends the LTPA but also includes an additional £166 million order related to current T&E investments. QinetiQ’s role is to deliver Test, Trials, Training, and Evaluation (T3E) services, which are essential for ensuring that armed forces are well-prepared and equipped for successful missions. The partnership will prioritize the advancement of next-generation defense technologies, including uncrewed systems, hypersonics, and directed energy weapons, with a strong emphasis on digitalization to expedite the testing and implementation of new concepts and solutions.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP highlighted the importance of rigorously tested equipment and the trialling of emerging technologies in maintaining combat-ready capabilities for the armed forces. Healey emphasized the contract’s role in bolstering national security and supporting skilled jobs throughout the UK, while also driving innovation and growth across the country.
Steve Wadey, CEO of QinetiQ, expressed the importance of the LTPA in protecting and enhancing the UK’s defense and security. He noted the increased demand for T3E services from NATO countries and the extension’s role in positioning the UK as a leading center for T3E. Wadey also mentioned the facilitation of major equipment platforms and future upgrade programs.
The extended partnership is expected to maintain over 1,200 highly skilled jobs across 16 MOD sites in England, Scotland, and Wales. It will also support a diverse supply chain of more than 825 UK companies, including 590 SMEs.
Earlier this month, QinetiQ hosted Formidable Shield, a NATO joint strike exercise, at the MOD Hebrides range. The extended LTPA will support the delivery of future defense capabilities, including the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), Dreadnought nuclear submarines, and drones.
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