Defence and national security company Roke has opened a new £5m logistics and production hub at its Romsey headquarters.
The hub was officially opened by General Sir Roly Walker, the chief of the general staff and professional head of the British Army.
It has been designed to provide an end-to-end capability in one dedicated facility, from innovation, design, testing and production to quality control and shipping.
“For us, this cutting-edge building is more than just a facility – it’s a force multiplier designed to give the UK’s armed forces and its allies a strategic advantage,” said Marc Overton, managing director of Roke.
“By bringing every stage of development under one roof, we can accelerate delivery at a wartime pace, ensuring our troops and borders remain secure. The modern era of conflict demands we produce faster than ever before – with this new facility we stand ready to deliver at scale.”
According to Roke, the new logistics hub has been built to support a 10-year expansion plan, with potential for a further 50% increase in capacity. This will give the company space to scale, amass high numbers of parts and accelerate orders through to delivery.
Walker commented: “I’m delighted to open Roke’s new logistics and production hub. Facilities like this show UK industry stepping up to match that ambition and supporting the vision of growth through transformation.
