...II. Both programmes are inextricably linked for obvious reasons, realising a new and significant phase of projected power capability for the UK. HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of the UK's two...
What’s the connection between Doctor Who and the most recent James Bond film, Skyfall? Both were partially filmed on MOD land. If this conjures visions of Daniel Craig, trailed by...
...I’m Suzy Fox and I work in DIO’s Disposals team. The military estate is vast and varied and not all of it is still required, so my team’s job is...
One of the biggest projects underway across the Ministry of Defence at present is the construction of the two new Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy....
...sailors; this is done in liaison with the on-site DIO Soft FM Manager. So what better way to monitor service than to eat here regularly? Catering is provided by Sodexo....
Hi, I’m Major Alistair Rule and I’m one of the Training Safety Officers at the Salisbury Plain Training Area. I blogged for the first time back in January last year...
...through the Common but one, a bridleway, had been causing us concern. Over recent years it was frequently flooded with some areas being underwater more or less permanently. This made...
...have gone to Army spouses, which is great news all round. The complex has been built on a former sports ground and covers around 150,000 sq ft. The construction by...
...ex-services personnel, to secure employment. Major Milestone Last week saw the official handover of key buildings and infrastructure from Hercules to the DIO. As Project Manager for this programme I...
...only 600ft of deck available, so every take off, landing, re-fuel and deck-move has to be accurately planned and executed. This is done in all weathers, day and night, and...