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Supporting the forceS

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Who We Are As a strategic in-house capability to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Defence Support group (DSg) is a uK government trading fund owned by the Secretary of State for Defence. We aim to deliver wider defence objectives in support of key industrial strategy requirements and to be integral in future defence air and land systems acquisition and support solutions, wherever cost effective and appropriate.

DSG’s mission is to provide expert in-house maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrade and support services for the UK Armed Forces’ air and land systems.

DSG is set demanding annual key targets to ensure we deliver year-on-year performance improvements, particularly to our principal defence customer, the Chief of Defence Materiel.

At the heart of DSG are our people; they are pivotal to our reputation and success. Their skills and expertise make DSG a lean and forward thinking business with an impressive pedigree of military capabilities.

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WhAt We Do We are one of the largest defence equipment support providers in the country. We have 3800 personnel dedicated to the core mission of providing high-quality and cost effective support to the uK Armed forces.

Our wide range of capabilities plays a key part in the provision of cost-effective through life capability management. We have the in-house capability to strip, replace, repair, rebuild and assemble equipments ranging from binoculars and small arms through to large aircraft and armoured fighting vehicles.

From maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrades of key air and land equipment, mobile and in-barracks equipment support, fleet management, calibration, electronics, components, logistic support solutions to spares procurement and provisioning our primary objective, coupled with extensive expertise gained over several decades, remains to extend the in-service life of equipment.

With an annual turnover in excess of £200 million and procurement activities over £200 million, work is undertaken from our network of strategically located sites throughout the UK. The Head Office provides strategic direction to our main sites in Bovington, Catterick, Colchester, Donnington, Sealand, Stafford, St Athan, Stirling, Telford and Warminster. Smaller support sites located in Aldershot, Bicester, Kinnegar and Sennybridge further enhance our geographic coverage. Small teams are also permanently embedded in other military locations around the UK, as well as supporting operations at home and abroad, offering customers comprehensive support wherever they may be.

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our trADing funD BoArD

the DSg trading fund Board comprises an independent non-executive chairman, non-executive directors, the chief executive of DSg, and DSg Directors who act on behalf of the owner in scrutinising the business plans and performance of the organisation.

DSG’s Executive Management Board, is responsible for leading, directing and managing the trading fund effectively in order to ensure delivery of the objectives and targets set for it by the Owner, and in particular the successful implementation of an approved Corporate Strategic Plan.

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WORKING WITH OUR MOD CUSTOMERS

We interact very closely with our MoD customers. We focus on delivering what the customers want and strive for optimum delivery of service.

Our commitment to further improve our customer relationships and performance is evident by our annual customer review programme. We actively seek feedback on a face to face basis from a sample cross section of our customer base, identifying areas of excellence and areas for improvement. The results from the survey are processed and analysed, then any remedial actions are championed by our executive management board to keep us at the forefront of our industry.

DSG has the capability to offer immediate support where it is needed most – at the front line. We are providing increasing support to deployed operations such as Operation HERRICK (Afghanistan). Moving technology insertion programmes and workshop maintenance out into the field significantly reduces equipment down-time in crucial operational areas, while offering significant cost reductions by removing the need to transport equipment back to the UK.

WORKING WITH INDUSTRY CUSTOMERS

for DSg to prosper as a trading fund, we must develop innovative support solutions and establish new working partnerships and alliances with our industry peers.

We embrace commercial initiatives, competing for work when required but also acting as a partner, sub-contractor or supplier in order to meet customer needs. We work closely with others to deliver support solutions that are in the best interests of Defence. This makes our business uniquely placed to exceed customers’ complex and time critical requirements from a single source.

WorKing reLAtionShipS

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trAnSforMAtion DSg was created in April 2008 following the merger of ABro, the engineering activities previously undertaken by DSDA at Stafford, the retained DArA Business units and, latterly, the provisioning and procurement activities previously carried out by Defence equipment & Support staff at Sapphire house in telford. the primary objective being to secure synergy benefits and a sustainable uK-based Land and Air support organisation.

The merger has already delivered significant benefits and improvements. Our future is now underpinned by DART (DSG Achieving Rapid Transformation), a transformation programme which sets out how DSG will transform its business over the next five years to deliver best value for Defence. Delivery of benefits emerging from transformation will be monitored against key metrics, all of which will be embedded in our Corporate Strategic Plan and the associated Business Unit and Support Function plans.

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continuouS iMproVeMent

We believe in establishing excellence in our business practice by providing our customers with the very best service to the highest standards. We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly conduct internal audit programmes that help us retain and achieve the appropriate accreditation awards, such as iSo 9001, 14001, 18001 and investor in people, necessary for our various business interests.

We believe that by investing in our people we will improve the quality of our business processes. Recruitment and training are paramount for us to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce. We have an excellent apprentice scheme which is one of the largest in the country with an enviable record of turning out qualified skilled engineers of the highest calibre.

We recognise that taking account of the economic, social and environmental impact of how we operate makes sound business sense, as it benefits society and is an area for future business growth. Corporate Social Responsibility underpins our corporate values, helping us achieve the benefits and deliver our core objectives.

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our BuSineSS unit Structure

each of our sites is managed by a head of Business unit.

chief operating officer

head of DSgLand Supply

(Telford)

commercial Director

head of DSgStafford

head of DSgLarge Aircraft

(St Athan)

head of DSgStirling

head of DSgElectronics & Components (Sealand and Donnington)

head of DSgBovington,

Warminster & Sennybridge

Workshops Manager(Land & B)

head of DSgCatterick & Kinnegar

head of DSgColchester &

Aldershot

head of DSgDonnington &

Bicester

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- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OVERHAUL & UPGRADE

- MOBILE & IN-BARRACKS EQUIPMENT SUPPORT

- DEPLOYED OPERATIONS SUPPORT

- FLEET MANAGEMENT

- CALIBRATION

- LOGISTIC SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

LAnD eQuipMent SerViceS

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DSg’s key capability is Maintenance, repair and overhaul (Mro) and upgrade. this plays a key part in the provision of cost-effective through life capability management to extend in-service life of key equipment from small arms, electronics, electro-optics, weapon systems and components through to platforms which include armoured fighting vehicles, protected patrol vehicles and light, medium and heavy trucks.

Our services are provided from excellent facilities by our highly skilled workforce, encompassing general service and repair, assembly of vehicles, technology insertions, remanufacture and diagnostics.

These facilities include a dedicated classified cryptographic unit with top secret classification for the repair of secure electronics, custom built electro magnetic compatibility chambers capable of housing the majority of military vehicles, including main battle tanks and a test facility for military automotive engines and transmissions.

MAintenAnce, repAir, oVerhAuL & upgrADe

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LAnD eQuipMent SerViceS MoBiLe & in-BArrAcKS eQuipMent Support

DSg has a number of workshops strategically located to support military garrisons. As part of our support solutions and to meet increasing customer demand, we extend our geographic coverage by providing mobile and in-barracks equipment support.

The in-barracks element is delivered by supplementing service tradesmen based in military facilities with skilled DSG staff. This arrangement allows military resources to concentrate on operational commitments and training, whilst ensuring equipment is always readily maintained. Experienced teams of individuals from DSG are also available to provide on-the-job training.

Benefits include the integration of scheduling and lean manufacture techniques into the repair process, continuous improvement practices, quality control, safety and environmental management.

DSG recognises the need to repair equipment in locations most suited to our customers, thereby saving valuable equipment downtime and manpower.

The mobile support element is provided through our responsive network of mobile support teams operating from various DSG sites. Typical on-site services include inspection, servicing, weapon repair, electrical testing, repair of winches, vehicles, plant and machinery.

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LAnD eQuipMent SerViceS DepLoYeD operAtionS Support

to further improve the service we are providing to the uK Armed forces, and as demands grow for major tasks from urgent operational requirements (uors), DSg is supplementing the work carried out in the uK with deployments of personnel to the front line.

Our staff work alongside military colleagues, up-armouring and upgrading the vehicles that are in constant operational use, reducing equipment down-time and offering significant cost reductions.

DSG is never short of volunteers who are willing to work in some hostile environments where the threat of enemy assault through indirect fire is a reality. Our requests for volunteers are consistently oversubscribed and there are no shortage of keen candidates. The staff are all extremely enthusiastic and willing to get the job done, whatever it takes and whatever the conditions. Their efforts are applauded and readily acknowledged by the Armed Forces with several receiving the honour of campaign medals for their work in supporting operations in theatre.

“You have all shown a level of commitment and loyalty to your colleagues in the Armed Forces of which you should all be immensely proud. Facing the challenging conditions with such professionalism while you are thousands of miles from home is a true testament of your dedication in supporting our Armed Forces.

The medals you are receiving today are a token of gratitude, not only from those operating at the Front Line, but from everyone in MOD who recognise the invaluable work you are doing and the contribution you are making in helping better equip those who are engaged in combat.”

general Sir Kevin o’Donoghue, Ministry of Defence Chief of Defence Materiel

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fLeet MAnAgeMent AnD cALiBrAtion

CALIBRATION

utilising custom designed facilities to meet military requirements, DSg has one of the largest uKAS accredited mechanical calibration laboratories in the uK offering services for mass, pressure, force, torque, temperature and electrical measurement.

To minimise equipment downtime, DSG provides a fast, accurate and fully certificated service, operating to agreed original equipment manufacturers’ specifications and accredited to UKAS BS 17025.

Our specialised skilled staff offer 53 different mechanical calibration disciplines, have extensive metrology experience and are responsive to tight deadlines, guaranteeing military calibration needs are met.

FLEET MANAGEMENT

DSg offers military fleet management either as a complete service on training fleets or in support of Whole fleet Management.

Responsible for all aspects of the planning and delivery of maintenance on defence equipment, DSG works closely with military customers to provide equipment availability and ensure operational requirements are fully met.

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LAnD eQuipMent SerViceS LogiStic Support SoLutionS

through an integrated approach, DSg’s disciplined methodology towards logistic support, material management and procurement offers cost effective solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the customer.

DSG understands the increasing issue with obsolescence of military platforms. Our teams of highly adaptable staff offer techniques including advice on predicted obsolescence issues, risk management assessments, investigation of defects, reclamation, remanufacture and alternative sources of component supply.

Our approach to supplier development and investment in collaborative longer term partnering with key defence suppliers and industrial primes provides advantages of flexibility from simple provisioning to full project management and support.

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WorKing in pArtnerShip to DeLiVer the BuLLDog progrAMMe

21 May 2008, the 500th Bulldog vehicle came off the Bovington production line.

Under a core upgrade programme British Army FV430s receive a new engine and drive train, which greatly increases reliability and significantly reduces support costs. Vehicles destined for Iraq also received a package of armour, a remotely operated machine gun and other improvements, which provided enhanced personnel protection.

The programme which is delivered by DSG, began with an original contract placed with BAE Systems by the UK MOD in October 2005. This covered the upgrade of the engine, transmission and other systems to 500 FV430 series vehicles. A further contract in September 2007 added the upgrade of a further 400 vehicles.

The conversion programme is scheduled for completion in March 2011. Some 20 vehicles are converted each month at the same time as they receive a major overhaul at DSG’s Bovington facility.

“People from my team have worked alongside DSG and industry to successfully deliver to the front line, in record time, effectively and efficiently and with great commitment. We aim to deliver the best to our armed forces and in Bulldog we have a great example of that.”

Major general Alan Macklin, former leader of Defence Equipment and Support organisation’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles Group.

LAnD SuppLY

- SPARES PROCUREMENT & PROVISIONING

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DSg’s Land Supply Business unit (LSBu) based in telford has professional multi-skilled teams fully committed to activities in procurement and provisioning including inventory maintenance.

LSBU’s primary objective is to provide provisioning and procurement services, solutions and efficiencies to support the operational requirements of the UK Armed Forces Front Line Commands.

The expertise of our staff and our unique position allows us to provide advice on changes to support practices, introduction of new equipment, disposal of obsolete equipment and many other materiel management and procurement solutions.

our procurement activities are reinforced by the operation of a 24/7 duty officer role and business systems all of which give users:

• Full visibility of the purchasing process for spares and equipment procurement

• Automated processes of authorisation, referral and processing

• High level of availability and remote access to customers based at other MOD locations.

We have the expertise to assist in optimisation of materiel flow and stock level management and work to Project Team Inventory Management Plans specification.

LSBU provides a comprehensive inventory maintenance service including creation, amendment and deletion of items from Stores System 3 (SS3). We also work closely with the wider Supply Chain, supporting such initiatives as the Defence Inventory Effectiveness Transformation (DIET) project, and other stakeholders to ensure that we deliver the highest quality in customer care.

LSBU is accredited to ISO 9001:2000 standard by the Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance. As part of our continuous improvement, documented processes and procedures are maintained through an internal audit programme ensuring customer requirements are met.

We believe that training is vital if we are to maintain high levels of skills and ensure the future success of our business. For that reason, we invest in an in-house training programme which provides training from professional and personal development to core and functional competencies.

LAnD SuppLY SpAreS procureMent & proViSioning

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- LARGE AIRCRAFT

- ELECTRONICS & COMPONENTS

- ENGINEERING SUPPORT

Air eQuipMent, SerViceS & SYSteMS Support

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LArge AircrAft

DSg’s Large Aircraft business offers experience gathered over several decades and provides customers with a complete service for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the MoD’s fleet of Vc10 transport and air refuelling tanker aircraft.

The skilled staff combine operational experience and excellence with deep aircraft systems knowledge to provide a comprehensive, responsive service. Aircraft maintenance programmes range from small modification and repair tasks to major inspections with extensive structural and electrical modification.

We deliver a complete service that ranges from initial inspection through to the complete strip, repair, modification, component replacement, rebuild and test of the aircraft.

Work is currently undertaken at our 65,000 square metre hangar at St Athan, which includes facilities for sheet metal work, composites, non destructive testing and machining. The business operates under lean process principles throughout, delivering excellent turn-round-times and cost effective repair solutions.

the St Athan site’s accreditations include:

ISO 9001:2000 AS9100 Rev. B: 2004 (Quality Management)

OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health & Safety Management)

ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System)

Air eQuipMent, SerViceS & SYSteMS Support eLectronicS & coMponentS

With the largest in-service electronics and components support facility in europe, DSg offers a comprehensive solution to all of our customers in the test, repair and calibration of tri-service avionic and electronics equipment.

To deliver competitive services, we work closely and in partnership with Industry, adopting Lean processes from our state-of-the-art facilities.

Our capabilities support a diverse range of electronic, avionic and mechanical equipment for the MOD and Industry customers. This includes Automated Test Solutions, Calibration, Design and Manufacture, Maintenance, Modification and Test and Repair, and Medical and Dental Services. Examples of this capability include the location of the Tornado Depth Hub for Avionics, as part of the Tornado Partnered Support programme, and the Capability Demonstration programme investigating and supporting the in-house, on-shore Avionic Repair for Typhoon.

Utilising purpose-built electronic workshops, Class 7 cleanrooms and secure Class 4 facilities housing comprehensive manual, automated test facilities and general purpose and special to type test equipment, we are able to support products ranging from cables, communications equipment, microwave technologies and power systems to module and component levels.

We also support forward cryptographic system and equipment installation from deployed teams around the UK, with the capability to calibrate forward located test equipment including ship based systems.

In addition to our in-house Test Solution Design Team, DSG, as an IPR neutral organisation, utilises where necessary its MOD IPR user rights status and has the added advantage of being able to develop bespoke test packages to meet specific customer requirements.

DSG’s reputation has been built on supporting the operational capability of the UK’s defence network, our highly skilled technicians provide specialised capabilities to enhance the reliability of products, extend the life of legacy systems and deliver added value to our customers.

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The total synergy between our diverse workshops ranging from fabric and cryogenics specialists through to carpenters and engineers, ensures that we provide effective and efficient project teams with the capability to deliver turnkey projects in response to our customers’ requirements with delivery on time and to the highest standards.

Our unique ability to provide support for Cryogenics and Gas Services including the maintenance and repairs of all types of cylinders and equipments is further enhanced with our on-site Cryogenics school of excellence where we provide training for Royal Air Force personnel in the use of gaseous substances.

Working in partnership with our customers, we pride ourselves on being responsive and able to tackle any challenge. By harnessing our very diverse expertise and skills to resolve technical issues with our solid commitment to the customer we are able to deliver best value solutions.

DSg Stafford offers a wide range of engineering support capability from aircraft component manufacture repairs and modifications, maintenance and repair of aircraft ground support equipments, cryogenic services through to engineering support solutions in support of Land and Aircraft ground equipments for tri-Service customer applications.


engineering Support

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oVerVieW & Site MAp

heADQuArterS

Andover

LAnD Support

Aldershot Bicester Bovington Catterick Colchester Donnington Kinnegar Sennybridge Stirling Warminster

Air Support

Sealand Stafford St Athan

LAnD SuppLY

Telford

MAP OF SITES

AnnuAL turnoVer

In excess of £200 million and procurement activities around £200 million

no. of eMpLoYeeS

3,800

nuMBer of SiteS

11 Key Sites – Andover, Bovington, Catterick, Colchester, Donnington, Sealand, Stafford, St Athan, Stirling, Telford, Warminster 4 Support Sites – Aldershot, Bicester, Kinnegar, Sennybridge

cApABiLitieS

• Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Upgrade • Mobile & In-Barracks Equipment Support• Deployed Operations Support• Fleet Management• Calibration • Logistic Support Solutions • Land Supply - Spares Procurement & Provisioning • Large Aircraft Support Services • Electronics & Components • Engineering Support

certificAtionS

BSI & LRQA ISO9001:2008BSI & LRQA ISO14001:2004 BSI & LRQA OHSAS18001:2007BSI PAS99:2006LRQA AS9100UKAS ISO17025LRQA TickIT

Investor in People

KEY OVERVIEW

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Site cApABiLitieS

Site Site cApABiLitieS Site fAciLitieS proDuct tYpeS WorKeD on

Bicester • Engine and Transmission Testing • 6 Engine Test cells (up to 2000Kw)• 2 Transmission test cells (including direct and cross drive)

• Engines: Up to 1200 brake horse power • Gearboxes: Transverse up to 30,000

Nm, in line up to 4,000 Nm

Bovington • 857/932b Inspection• Apprentice Training• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• Bovington Tank Driver Training Area Recovery Service• Carpentry and Textile Repair• Land Support Workshop• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Small Arms Repair

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Crane Swept Repair Bays up to 25 Tonne• Dry Ice Cleaning• Electronics Workshop• Engine Run-up • Grit Blasting• Large Computer Numerical Controlled

(CNC) Milling/Turning Machines • Large EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility)

test cell for Challenger 2• Logistic Services and Design• Machine Shop • Major Assembly (engines and transmissions) Repair • Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Sheet Metal Work• Small Arms Repair Workshop• Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing • Ultra High Pressure Wash• Vehicle and Component Paint Spraying • Welding (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous)• Winch and Crane Testing

• Heavy Armoured Vehicles: Challenger 2, CRARRV, Titan/Trojan, BARV (Beach Recovery Vehicle)

• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: Bulldog/FV430• Light Utility Vehicles: Major Foam Vehicle• Protected Patrol Vehicles: Viking, Cougar, Bushmaster• Weapons: Small Arms

catterick • 857/932b Inspection• ADR Inspections• Apprentice Training• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Small Arms Repair • Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Fabrication • Machine Shop • Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Small Arms Repair Workshop• Vehicle Paint Re-Spray • Vehicle Washdown• Winch and Crane Testing

• Heavy Cargo Vehicles: (MAN Support Vehicle (all variants), Bedford/Leyland Cargo vehicle, DROPS and associated trailers

• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: Warrior, FV430, CVR(T), MLRS• Light Utility Vehicles: Pinzgauer, Land Rovers, Motorcycles, Quads• Miscellaneous Equipments: Cook Sets,

Generators, Power Packs, Trailers• Recovery Vehicles: For all wheeled vehicles, Foden Recovery• Weapons: Mortars, Small Arms

Examples of our capabilities and the products we work on. For further information, please contact us.

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colchester • 857/932b Inspection• ADR Inspections• Apprentice Training• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• LOLER Testing• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Small Arms Repair• Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Light Armament Repair• Machine Shop• Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Sheet Metal Work and Welding• Shot Blast• Small Arms Repair Workshop• Sub Contract Network• Tyre Changing Facility• Underseal and Wax Injection • Vehicle and Component Paint Spraying• Winch and Crane Testing


• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: CVR(T) • Light Utility Vehicles: Land Rovers, Motorcycles, Quads• Miscellaneous Equipments: Cook Sets,

Generators, Runway Matting, Trailers• Protected Patrol Vehicles: Mastiff, Viking,

Jackal, Panther, Ridgeback• Weapons: Mortars, 105mm Light Guns, Small Arms

Donnington • 857/932b Inspection• Apprentice Training• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• Calibration• Carpentry and Textile Repair• Electronics and Optronics Repair• General Engineering Support • In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• Light Weapons (Full range of services including; full base

overhaul, LAND repair, weapon surveys, live firing function testing and range support, Mobile Support Teams (MST), Equipment Care Inspections (ECI) and Servicing

• Mobile Support Equipment Upgrades• Supply chain functionality (DSG Land distribution centre)• Welding and Fabrication• Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Aluminium and Steel Armour Welding• Apprentice Training Centre• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Crane Swept Repair Bays up to 25 Tonne• Dry Ice Cleaning• Electronics and Optronics Testing• EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) test cell for Warrior• Fuel Injection Equipment (FIE) Testing • Large Computer Numerical Controlled Machining• Light Weapons – Test Firing Range• Machine Shop• Major Assembly Repair and Test• Metal Spray• Small Arms Repair Workshop• Roller Brake Test (RBT)• UKAS Accredited Calibration Laboratory which can provide calibration and repair solutions for a General Purpose and Special to Type Test Equipment• Vehicle and Component Paint Spraying • Vehicle Rotary Electrical Equipment Testing• Winch Testing

• Engines: Up to 1200 brake horse power • Equipment Transporters: Oshkosh HET• Gearboxes: Transverse up to 30,000 Nm,

in line up to 4,000 Nm• Heavy Cargo Vehicles: (MAN Support Vehicle

(all variants), Bedford/Leyland Cargo vehicle, DROPS and associated trailers

• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: Warrior, CVR(T), Shielder, Stormer, MLRS

• Light Utility Vehicles: Pinzgauer, Land Rovers, Motorcycles, Quads

• Miscellaneous Equipments: Generators• Recovery Vehicles: For all wheeled vehicles, Foden Recovery• Tankers: Oshkosh• Weapons: Full range of light weapons up to 0.5 in”,

30mm Rarden Cannon, Mortars

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Sealand & Donnington ecBu

Comprehensive Electronics and Components Support solution including:• Electronics: Primary & Secondary Radar Systems, Airborne surveillance and counter measures - UHF/SHF/Microwave, Targeting and Ground Mapping Systems, VHF/UHF Secure Comms, Flight Control Systems, Instrument Landing Systems, Tactical and Navigational Aids, Power and Control Systems• Calibration: Electrical/Electronic - frequency, voltage, current, temperature, time, Mechanical - force, pressure, torque, dimensions• Electro Mechanical: Actuators - Linear and Rotary, Motors/Generators/Alternators, Fuel Pumps & Transmitters, Contactors • Instrumentation: Temp and Speed Sensors and Indicators, Pressure Transmitters, Switches, Probes, Pitot-Statics, Gyro’s• Specialist: Laser, Vertical and Rate Gyro’s, Remote Handling Units (Bomb Disposal, Surveillance)• Crypto: Repair, Modification, Technical Support• Mechanical• Optical Systems• Test Solutions: Design and Integration of Automated Test Solutions for Digital, Analogue and RF Units, Produce Automated Test Solutions for Power Supply and Chassis Testing, Design and Manufacture of Test hardware• Consultancy/Support Services• Maintenance Approved Organisations Scheme (MAOS), Military Regulations Part 145 approved maintenance organisations• Mobile Support Teams (MST)

• Audio Metric Test Facility• Class 7 Clean Room Facilities• Cryptographic Maintenance Facility (Class 4 Tempest Cleared)• Custom Provisioned Compact Antenna Range (Anechoic Chamber)• Fuel Pump Test Facility Containing Class 1 and 2 Safe Zones with Intrinsically Safe Fixtures and Fittings• UKAS Accredited Calibration Laboratory which can provide calibration and repair solutions for a General Purpose and Special to Type Test Equipment

• Aircraft Components, Fixed & Rotary Wing: Tornado, Typhoon, Chinook, Harrier, Lynx, Puma, Seaking

• Air, Ground and Shipbourne Crypto Systems/Equipment• Medical and Dental Equipments

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Kinnegar • 857/932b Inspection• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Emission Test Facility• Overrun Brake Test Facility• Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Winch and Crane Testing


• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: Saxon • Light Utility Vehicles: Pinzgauer, Land Rovers, Motorcycles • Miscellaneous Equipments: Cook Sets, Generators, Trailers• Recovery Vehicles: For all wheeled vehicles, Foden Recovery

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Stirling • 857/932b Inspection• Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• Apprentice Training• In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• High Pressure Washer• Light Gun Buffer and Recuperator Testing• Machine Shop • MOT Test Bay• Overrun Brake Test Facility• Paint Facility• Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Sheet Metal Work• Tyre bay Including Run Flat Systems• Underseal and Wax Injection• Welding• Winch and Crane Testing

• Equipment Transporters: Oshkosh HET• Heavy Armoured Vehicles: CRARRV• Heavy Cargo Vehicles: (MAN Support Vehicle


• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: FV430, CVR(T), Saxon • Light Utility Vehicles: Pinzgauer, Land Rover, Motorcycles, • Miscellaneous Equipments: Trailers• Protected Patrol Vehicles: Panther• Weapons: 105mm Light Gun

Stafford • Airborne Cylinders Inspection and Test• Armament Containers Refurbishment• Cryogenic Operators and Installation Training• Maintenance, repair and modification of Aircraft

Components and Structures, Ground Equipment, Lifting Tackle, Safety and Survival Equipment, Launcher Weapon Rail, Specialist Role Deployable Cabins, Cryogenic Ground Equipment and Plant

• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Special to Type Containers

• Airborne Cylinder Inspection and Test Facility• Aircraft Structures Bay• Cryogenic Plant and Equipment Workshops• Cryogenic Training School• Dry Media and Grit Blast Facilities• Ground Equipment and Cabin Workshop• Large Carpentry Workshop and Wood Mill• Lifting Equipment Manufacture and Test Facility• Machine Shop • Paint and Vehicle Finishing Unit• Sheet Metal Work.• Welding (Including Aircraft Structures Welding)

• ISO Container Conversions• Aero Engine Containers• Air Cargo Loading Platforms• Air Separation Unit• Airborne and other Cylinders• Airborne Delivery Platforms• Aircraft Components Fixed and Rotary Wing: Harrier, Hawk,

Lynx, Puma, Tornado• Aircraft Portable Arrester Gear• Aircrew Clothing• Armament Containers• Carpentry Special-to-Type Containers: Harrier, Hercules,

Tornado• Cryogenic Static Tanks • Generators• Ground Equipment• Inflatable Targets• Life Rafts• Lifting Beams, Slings and Hoists• Weapon Launcher Rails

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Warminster • 857/932b Inspection • ADR Inspections• Apprentice Training • Armoured Vehicle and Associated Assembly

Repair Service and Upgrade• Carpentry and Textile Repair• In Barracks Equipment Support (IBES)• Land Support Workshop• Mobile Support Teams (MST)• Salisbury Plain Training Area Recovery Service• Small Arms Repair • Wheeled Vehicle Repair, Service and Upgrade

• Armoured and Wheeled vehicle maintenance area• Contract Repair• Fibreglass Repair• High pressure Water• Machine Shop• Paint Booth for Vehicle Refinishing• Roller Brake Test (RBT)• Sheetmetal Repair• Sign and Vehicle Livery manufacture• Small Arms Workshop• Vehicle and Component Paint Spraying Facility• Welder/Blacksmith

• Equipment Transporters: Oshkosh HET• Heavy Cargo Vehicles: (MAN Support Vehicle


• Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles: Warrior, Bulldog/FV430, CVR(T),

• Light Utility Vehicles: Pinzgauer, Land Rover, Quads, • Miscellaneous Equipments: Cook Sets,

Generators, Power Packs, Trailers• Protected Patrol Vehicles: Mastiff, Viking,

Jackal, Panther, Ridgeback• Recovery Vehicles: For all wheeled vehicles, Foden Recovery• Tankers: Oshkosh

• Weapons: Mortars, Small Arms

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St Athan

telford

• Complete aircraft maintenance programme ranging from small modification and repair tasks to major inspections with extensive structural and electrical modification

• Aircraft Maintenance Facility• Composite Facility (glass cloth - carbon

fibre - Kevlar - honeycomb)• Fabrication Facility (Machining - heat treatment - stress

relieving - sheet metal working - aircraft approved welding)• In depth structural repair on aircraft components• Non Destructive Testing (dye penetrant - ultra

sonic - eddy current - X ray - Maga flux)• Operational airfield supported by air traffic

services and 24hr fire service

• VC10 Transport and Tanker Fleet Aircraft

• Inventory Maintenance and Rejected Demands Section• Maintenance of DE&S Supply Chain

Procedures, Documents & Forms• Management of PUMAS & PWB Critical Business Systems• Out of Hours Duty Officer Service (24/7)• Provisioning and Procurement Services

(including Financial Management)• Ranging & Scaling

• Interactive Learning Centre• IT Training Facilities

• Provisioning and Procurement of spares to support a variety of tri service equipments and platforms including Armoured and Wheeled Vehicles, Weapons, Communications and Engineering systems

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Defence Support group head office

Monxton RoadAndoverHampshireSP11 8HTTel: 01264 383295

Defence Support group

BovingtonWarehamDorsetBH20 6JDTel: 01929 403909


Leyburn RoadCatterick GarrisonNorth YorkshireDL9 3LLTel: 01748 872062


Flagstaff RoadColchesterEssexCO2 7SRTel: 01206 816944


DonningtonTelfordShropshireTF2 8JTTel: 01952 672578


Kinnegar AvenueHolywoodCo. DownNorthern IrelandBT18 9JTTel: 02890 394768

Defence Support group electronics & components

Welsh RoadSealandDeesideFlintshireCH5 2LSTel: 01244 847201


BeaconsideStaffordST18 0AQTel: 01785 785173

Defence Support group Large Aircraft

Hangar 1St Athan BarryVale of GlamorganCF62 4ADTel: 01446 755243


ForthsideStirlingFK7 7RRTel: 0131 3108373

Defence Support group Land Supply

Sapphire HouseStafford Park 10TelfordShropshireTF3 3ADTel: 01952 215202


Imber AvenueWarminsterWiltshireBA12 0BSTel: 01985 223233

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