The Range is a significant employer in the West Wales area and working with local communities is an important part of our successful operation.
The Range Danger Area covers some 6,500km^2 of Cardigan Bay from sea level to unlimited height. To supplement the safe operation of the Range, there are a number of small outposts located on the edge of Cardigan Bay and the Lleyn Peninsula. These outposts contain equipment that enables the Range to effectively assess the performance of weapons.
We manage a second area of segregated airspace. This was specifically created to enable the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems from WWUAVC and this extends some 40km east of Aberporth.
QinetiQ operates the Range at Aberporth on behalf of UK MOD under what is known as the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA). The purpose of the LTPA is to deliver defence test, evaluation and training support services to ensure air launched weapon systems, associated sub-systems and UAS are safe and fit for purpose, as a visitor to the LTPA website will find out.