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MOD staff come to the aid of kayakers in distress

6/19/2013 6:16 AM EST
Two kayakers had a lucky escape thanks to quick thinking staff at Lulworth Ranges who spotted them getting into difficulty during an organised race from Portland to Lulworth Cove.

Dave Batchelor and his colleague Ross Cain from Debut Services, Defence Infrastucture Organisation’s (DIO) industry partner, came to the rescue after noticing a kayaker in trouble near Durdle Door while they were carrying out routine...
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Troops complete mission specific training at Otterburn

6/17/2013 10:25 AM EST
Over 600 troops descended on Otterburn Training Area, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to take part in a major exercise that will prepare them for deployment on operations.

Soldiers from 1 (UK) Armoured Division, 1 Artillery Brigade and 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery took part in a 12-day training exercise (Joint Fires Group to Arm Live Mission Specific Training) to ensure they are ready for their roles overseas.

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Procurement for new service family homes moves forward

6/14/2013 5:37 AM EST
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to five companies as it seeks to build up to 359 new homes for service families at a Staffordshire barracks.
The new properties will be built as part of the BORONA Programme at Beacon Barracks in Stafford, which is to be redeveloped following an announcement by the MOD in July of 2011 that it is to become the home of two...
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Saving energy and better facilities for troops training in Wales

6/11/2013 9:09 AM EST
Soldiers using a military training area inWaleswill benefit from more comfortable and energy-efficient accommodation – thanks to the latest phase in a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) improvement programme.

Building refurbishment work at Sennybridge Training Area (SENTA) completes next month (July). Work started in February on the third and final stage of the project to improve facilities for visiting...
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New solar farms to save energy at military camps

6/6/2013 4:56 AM EST
Five solar farms have been installed at military training camps across the UK as part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Energy Spend to Save Programme.

The 50 kilo-watt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic arrays are the first of their kind to be introduced on the training estate and will generate electricity, cut fuel costs and reduce DIO’s carbon footprint by an estimated 20 tonnes of CO2per year.

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DIO marks project milestone with completion of 500th building

5/30/2013 6:57 AM EST
Soldiers at Warminster Garrison are benefiting from new, state-of-the-art accommodation as the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Allenby Connaught project celebrates the completion of its 500thbuilding.

Working with industry partner Aspire Defence Ltd, DIO reached the milestone through Project Allenby Connaught (PAC), an £8 billion construction and facilities management project.

The building is one of...
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Lion strikes on Salisbury Plain

5/22/2013 11:49 AM EST
Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) is hosting over 600 soldiers this week as they take part in Exercise Lion Strike, one of the largest exercises to take place on the Plain.

The exercise, which takes place three times a year, is the final element of the Combat and Combat Support Arms sub-unit commanders’ course. It consists of a full Armoured Battle Group and involves all the principal phases of war.

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Salisbury Plain plays host to European Union Battle Group

5/22/2013 6:44 AM EST
Some 1,200 troops from across Europe recently descended on Salisbury Plain to take part in a major training exercise involving the European Union (EU) Battle Group.

Companies of soldiers from Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and The Netherlands, arrived at the Wiltshire training area to participate in the exercise.

The exercise, which was planned and delivered by 42 Commando Royal Marines, ran in three phases: Company...
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DIO delivers bonnie Service homes on the Clyde

5/10/2013 7:54 AM EST
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has improved the quality of life for more than 270 military families in Scotland by delivering a multi-million programme of internal and external upgrades to Forces’ homes close to HM Naval Base Clyde.

In support of the Faslane base’s developing role as ‘Home of the Submarine Service’, DIO has worked with its industry partners Turner Estate Solutions, Mansell and the...

MOD St Athan hangars support Afghanistan logistics drive

5/8/2013 10:40 AM EST
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is submitting a planning application to Vale of Glamorgan Council for a change of use to two hangars at MOD St Athan that will create local jobs.

It is planned to use the hangars, which are currently vacant, to store military equipment as the UK begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. The plans will see the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) temporary storage capacity...

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