A new DE&S Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria has officially opened.

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (MinDRI) Luke Pollard MP received a tour of the new facility and got a first-hand look at how modern infrastructure supports military readiness. He also met with around 25 new permanent colleagues involved in managing mission-critical defence equipment and supplies for those on the frontline. The event also included a plaque reveal and a tree planting ceremony to mark the opening.

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The build project was awarded by DE&S and managed by construction and civil engineering company McLaughlin & Harvey.

The Longtown facility which is run by DE&S in partnership Leidos and supply chain specialists Kuehne + Nagel, known collectively as Team Leidos, incorporates the latest storage technologies and security systems, enabling more efficient management of defence assets whilst maintaining the highest standards of protection. The site will support military operations across the UK and internationally, strengthening the nation’s defence readiness.

Mr Pollard said: "The opening of this state-of-the-art facility in Longtown will enhance our ability to store and deploy critical defence equipment to the frontline. It’s an excellent example of how we’re modernising our defence logistics while supporting jobs here in Cumbria – supporting our Armed Forces and boosting warfighting readiness."