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  • Rare moth thriving at Northern Ireland training centre

    One of the UK's rarest moths is thriving in the heart of a military training area in Northern Ireland, according to a recent survey.

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  • Troops get set to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 400 soldiers are getting ready to manoeuvre onto Salisbury Plain to take part in a week-long final pre-deployment training exercise.

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  • Troops thunder onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 600 soldiers have taken part in a major tactical training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Trenches survey prompts preservation calls

    Findings from an archaeological survey of First World War practice trenches in Edinburgh have prompted calls for their preservation.

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  • Troops gather for mission specific training at Otterburn

    Over 600 troops descended on Otterburn Training Area to take part in a major exercise that will prepare them for deployment on operations.

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  • Better, energy-saving facilities for troops training in Wales

    Soldiers using a military training area in Wales are to benefit from more comfortable and energy-efficient accommodation.

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  • Armoured manoeuvres underway on Salisbury Plain

    Salisbury Plain is hosting over 600 soldiers on Exercise Lion Strike, one of the largest exercises to take place on the Training Area.

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  • Royal Marines train on Salisbury Plain

    Royal Marines from 42 Commando have been exercising their hostile action skills with EU partner forces on Salisbury Plain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Soldiers help teenagers break new ground in archaeology project

    Teenage students have joined forces with soldiers injured in Afghanistan to help build their confidence and self-esteem by experiencing a groundbreaking archaeology project on Salisbury Plain.

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  • DIO delivers bonnie Service homes on the Clyde

    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 …

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  • PM tours new RAF accommodation

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Defence Minister Mark Francois conducted a welfare and housing visit at RAF Brize Norton on Friday 3 May.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD hosts industry event for Scottish construction projects

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has held an industry event in Edinburgh for businesses seeking construction opportunities on the Scottish military estate under its Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) progra…

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  • Development Manager appointed for Berkshire military site

    The transformation of an obsolete garrison site will provide thousands of much-needed homes in south-east England.

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  • Teenagers dig deep on Salisbury Plain to expand horizons

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is providing archaeological expertise and the opportunity for teenage students to dig deep into the history of Salisbury Plain to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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  • Soldiers help excavate Roman site in Wales

    An award-winning project is using archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New facilities for soldiers build opportunity for civilian homes

    The MOD has announced that it will invest in better facilities for service men and women in Kent, as a result of freeing up surplus Defence land to create up to 1,200 new homes.

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  • UK stealth fighters base announced

    The UK's Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD reopens competition for Scottish construction projects

    Industry competition is now open for arrangements to deliver construction projects up to £12 million on the Scottish military estate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DIO to host French fighter jets in Wales

    French fighter jets will be flying over Pembrey Sands and Castlemartin as part of a major training exercise which starts next week.

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  • Army return from Germany to boost UK economy by £1.8 billion

    The UK economy is set to receive a £1.8 billion boost when the Army returns from Germany, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government