Overview
- Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard opened the Cumbria facility on 14 October, marking it operational for rapid equipment support to the Armed Forces.
- The site spans roughly 12 football pitches and provides secure, climate‑controlled storage with advanced security and digital asset management.
- Built by McLaughlin & Harvey, the project employed about 450 people during construction and establishes 25 permanent roles in the local area.
- Enhancements to the on‑site rail link are intended to accelerate movements, cut haulage costs and lessen reliance on road transport.
- The hub is designed to work in concert with Defence Fulfilment Centres at Donnington and Bicester to handle surge demand and strengthen supply‑chain resilience.