UK Ministry of Defence orders additional air raid sirens for RAF Akrotiri
A £800,000 UK contract will provide a portable air raid warning system for RAF Akrotiri and neighbouring Akrotiri village.
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring additional air raid warning sirens for RAF Akrotiri, with the new system intended to cover both the military base and neighbouring Akrotiri village.
The £800,000 contract covers a rapidly deployable system to supplement existing sirens at the base, which holds a strategic position in the eastern Mediterranean.
Contract details
According to a UK government contract award notice published on Thursday and cited by the UK Defence Journal, the five-year contract is due to begin on October 26, 2026. The earliest listed date for signing the contract is August 25.
The contract includes the supply and commissioning of the system, documentation, training, warranty and through-life support.
System capabilities
The equipment must produce separate warning tones for an air raid or imminent threat and an all-clear signal. It must also be capable of broadcasting live and pre-recorded voice announcements.
The system is required to be portable and able to operate independently of fixed infrastructure, allowing for rapid deployment where needed.
Procurement process
Two bids were submitted through an open procurement procedure, both from small and medium-sized enterprises.
The contract was awarded to a Boston-based US company.
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