QinetiQ MOD Aberporth Range Test and Evaluation Site
QinetiQCardigan, Ceredigion
QinetiQ publishes MOD Aberporth as a range it operates for UK MOD under the Long Term Partnering Agreement. The current material describes defence test, evaluation and training support for air-launched weapon systems, associated subsystems and UAS, and a controlled environment for land-, air- and sea-launched missile firings.
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Key facts
- Published MOD-operated range role
- QinetiQ says it operates the Range at Aberporth on behalf of UK MOD under the Long Term Partnering Agreement, delivering defence test, evaluation and training support for air-launched weapon systems, associated subsystems and UAS.
- Published range environment
- QinetiQ’s LTPA page says MOD Aberporth provides a controlled environment for the release of land-, air- and sea-launched missile firings.
- Published Aberporth information route
- QinetiQ publishes QinetiQ MOD Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2BU, ABEENQUIRIES@QinetiQ.com and Range Control 01239 813480.
Testing capabilities
Defence test, evaluation and training support
QinetiQ describes the Aberporth range’s LTPA purpose as defence test, evaluation and training support for air-launched weapon systems, associated subsystems and UAS.
Controlled missile-firing environment
QinetiQ’s LTPA page says MOD Aberporth provides a controlled environment for release of land-, air- and sea-launched missile firings.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Main operating-base area | Approximately 550 acres | QinetiQ describes this as the approximate main operating-base area at Aberporth; it is a site-area figure, not a statement of available range capacity or public access. |
| Cardigan Bay danger area | Approximately 6,500 km² | QinetiQ describes this as the Range Danger Area from sea level to unlimited height; it is a geographic range description, not an availability or trial-acceptance statement. |
| UAS segregated airspace extent | Approximately 40 km east of Aberporth | QinetiQ describes this as a separate area created to enable safe UAS operation from WWUAVC; it is a geographic description, not an availability or trial-acceptance statement. |
Access and contact
QinetiQ’s MOD Aberporth contact page welcomes enquiries and publishes QinetiQ MOD Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2BU, ABEENQUIRIES@QinetiQ.com, Range Control 01239 813480 and an enquiry form. The page does not establish public booking availability or trial acceptance; confirm the appropriate route and any access conditions directly with QinetiQ.
Facility contact
- Address
- QinetiQ MOD Aberporth
Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2BU - Telephone
- 01239 813480
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
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What to confirm with the facility
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Before requesting a test
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Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed the linked QinetiQ MOD Aberporth and LTPA pages on 30 September 2026 by direct HTTP retrieval. This is a review of published information, not a range inspection, trial witnessing or confirmation of access. Confirm the appropriate route, conditions and any trial acceptance directly with QinetiQ.
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MOD Aberporth | Facts and Figures
First-party page used for QinetiQ’s published Aberporth operation under LTPA, defence test/evaluation/training role and the site/range geographic figures. It does not establish public booking availability, trial acceptance, capacity or commercial terms.
First-party page used for the published controlled-environment description for land-, air- and sea-launched missile firings. It does not establish public booking availability, trial acceptance, capacity or commercial terms.
First-party page used for the published Aberporth address, email, telephone routes and enquiry form. It does not establish public booking availability, trial acceptance, capacity or commercial terms.