UK to Build Advanced 'Silent Hangar' for Military Equipment Testing

The £20m facility at Boscombe Down will enhance resilience against GPS jamming and electronic warfare threats.

The hangar will be one of Europe's largest anechoic chambers, set to open in 2026.
It will test equipment like F-35 jets, Chinook helicopters, and Protector drones.
The facility will simulate hostile environments to assess vulnerabilities in military assets.
Electronic warfare, including GPS jamming, has become a significant threat in modern conflicts.
QinetiQ, a UK defense contractor, has been awarded the contract to build the hangar.