Celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025

A soldier walks towards the camera through the jungle.

As we start celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025, we’re highlighting the excellent work of DIO colleagues around the world who proudly provide our Armed Forces with a safe and effective place to train. DIO provides essential support for overseas training …

Celebrating 50 years of MOD conservation groups

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Several long horn cows are seen to be lying down in a field of green grass.

The importance of the MOD estate for supporting wildlife and heritage has long been recognised. In 1971-73, the Nugent Committee examined the necessity and management of Defence land holdings. It noted the importance of the estate, and highlighted the need …

From casualty evacuations to historic ruins: ready for anything in Belize 

A member of the training team, wearing military uniform, is strapped horizontally into a flying helicopter. The photo is taken from inside the helicopter and the sea is visible through the windows.

Facilitating military training anywhere in the world is an important job. The primary role of DIO (Belize) Range Control, Wardens and Tracker teams is providing a safe place to train and working with exercising units to ensure that military training …