The Army is spending £279 million to build a new base for the soldiers who protect our military from cyber attacks. The money will pay for new buildings at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire. This is where 13 Signal Regiment will be based. They are the soldiers who defend the Army’s computer systems from hackers and online threats.
The project will create brand new training buildings where soldiers will learn specialist cyber skills. There will also be modern living spaces with 248 bedrooms for single personnel.
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Source: British Army
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