The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is refurbishing aircraft bays, taxiways, drainage and approach lighting at RAF Waddington, the RAF hub for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance operations.[1]
The MOD confirmed on 22 September 2026 that work had started, with Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure delivering the project and Ramboll UK providing technical services.
Work has started on a £53m refurbishment of RAF Waddington’s aircraft bays, taxiways, drainage and approach lighting. The project is intended to improve resilience at the RAF’s principal ISTAR base and is expected to finish in summer 2028.