Project SLAM. It’s a memorable name and stands for ‘Single Living Accommodation Modernisation’, which is a long-running contract to provide thousands of the MOD’s bedrooms for single personnel. A new...
January saw a late Christmas present for II (Army Cooperation) Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth. The completion of their brand new Squadron HQ allowed them to move out of their...
...commissioned by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) consultant’s WYG to undertake a programme of archaeological works. This was necessary in advance of DIO’s project to build 227 new military houses...
![The frequency converter and jetty electrical systems are a vital part of powering the ship. [Crown Copyright / MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/08/Portsmouth-power-converter-infographic-1-1-1024x512.jpg)
...Prince of Wales, will be the biggest ships the Royal Navy has ever operated and will carry F-35(B) fighter jets. HMS Queen Elizabeth [CPOA( Phot) Thomas Tam McDonald, Crown Copyright/MOD2014]New...
...and the newly delivered Wildcat HMA Mk2, a refurbished Squadron Office Block for 825 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) and a new build Squadron Office Block for 815 NAS. Since then...
![Left to right: Alex Sotheran, DIO archaeologist; Sam Fairhead, Wessex Archaeology; Stewart Bowman, veteran participant; Dickie Bennett, Breaking Ground Heritage. [Crown Copyright / MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/09/L-to-R-Alex-Sotheran-DIO-archaeologist-Sam-Fairhead-Wessex-Archaeology-Stewart-Bowman-veteran-participant-Dick-1024x683.jpg)
...initially created by DIO and the Defence Archaeology Group and, as it developed and operations in Afghanistan ceased, the focus moved on to helping veterans develop new skills and get...
![Commander British Forces Opens Nursery at RAF Akrotiri [MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/Early-Years-3-1024x824.jpg)
...and drop off areas are also available. The new staff for the new nursery at RAF Akrotiri [Crown Copyright MOD 2017]This significant investment in Cyprus has been very welcome news...
![Reservist Ben Lolley on the upper deck of the Danish warship HDMS Absalon. [Crown Copyright, MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/20171027-Lolley_Pic1-1-1024x768.png)
...A few months later – I had a new uniform, a new cap badge, and a new ID card; herein commenced my Naval career! HDMS Absalon sailing past the ‘Small...
...ceremony for some new accommodation. Glenart Castle Mess, located in Longbridge, Birmingham, provides a new purpose- built accommodation and messing facility for the military medics working at the Royal Centre...
![Jacqui Rock, DIO Commercial Director [Crown Copyright, MOD 2018]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2018/03/Rock-bio-e1543582792339.jpg)
...the United Kingdom. A key priority in this role is delivering against our new Commercial Strategy both internally and externally. You might be wondering what the Commercial Strategy actually is....