AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth Atlantic Defence Contract: The UK Ministry of Defence has started market engagement for a £500m (rising to £600m with VAT) ten-year facilities management deal covering British Forces sites across the Falkland Islands and Ascension, with work spanning building and engineering maintenance plus catering, cleaning and day-to-day support—aimed at suppliers including small and medium-sized firms. Aviation for FIGAS: Britten-Norman says the first new BN2 Islander built through its fully reshored UK programme is 75% complete at Bembridge, with final assembly due in the coming weeks and delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service later this year; a second airframe is nearing 25% completion. Environment & Oceans: Falkland Islands Environment Department events with partners marked World Environment Day and World Ocean Day, highlighting how conservation and ocean health underpin fishing and tourism. Local Military Honours: Salisbury Plain-based soldiers received awards in the King’s Birthday Honours list, alongside training and commemorations reported from the wider forces community.
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