Defence Infrastructure Organisation

We are the estate expert for Defence. We are part of the National Armaments Director Group, which sits within the UK Ministry of Defence. @defencehq

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Big news from Wiltshire! An archaeological excavation which we commissioned from @wessexarch a few years ago as we built new SFA for Army families at Bulford has rewritten archaeologists' understanding of the landscape of the Stonehenge area. 🌄Read more: https://t.co/yymcYThVER

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We recently opened the new Mechanical Equipment Inspection facility at @RAFLossiemouth which allows the mandated testing of all road-going and airbase support vehicles in one dedicated facility.

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Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE has been appointed as the first Chair of the new Defence Housing Service. She will play a crucial role in the transition to the new organisation, ensuring it's ready to deliver for military personnel and their families: https://t.co/YVCfSivEtw

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82 years on from the Normandy landings, we reflect on the thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied forces who lost their lives for the liberation of Western Europe.

We will remember them.

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If you're thinking of taking your bike out on MOD land this half term, be sure to know your access rights. Look out for red flags and abide by all signage ⚠️ Find out how to stay safe on MOD land by following our guidance 🔗 https://t.co/gRZyueVjjR #RespectTheRange #StaySafe

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If you're visiting MOD land this half term remember the military train 24/7. Just becasue you can't see them doesn't mean they're not there. Follow our guidance to stay safe #RepsectTheRange #MilitaryTraining https://t.co/gRZyueVjjR

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@ALH_1984 I think if you follow us you should be able to send a DM.

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🏡Soldiers and their families returning Cyprus will move into newly-upgraded homes in Woolwich. These are just some of the improvements we are making as part of our renewal of military homes, which will see over 40,000 houses in the UK refurbished or rebuilt over 10 years.

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@CycoWildcat @landmarcNEWS @TopbondPLC @RoyalAirForce Our allies in the US Air Force also train at Holbeach and this was recorded while they were using the Air Weapons Range.

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🌊🪼We’ve installed two new marine vessel targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range to significantly enhance Defence flying training @landmarcNEWS @topbondPLC @RoyalAirForce

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Find out more about the new targets here 👉 https://t.co/LtLTtAncNn

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🌊🪼We’ve installed two new marine vessel targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range to significantly enhance Defence flying training @landmarcNEWS @topbondPLC @RoyalAirForce

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At @HMS_Raleigh , we’re building a partial replica of a merchant ship for sailors and Royal Marines to practice boarding vessels, a skill used regularly to intercept drug traffickers at sea. The facility will be completed next year.

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Commemorating VE Day on its 81st anniversary. #VEDay 🇬🇧

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Happy St George's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Following feedback from military families, we’ve updated the Defence Homes Colour Palette to include light pink shades, giving families even more freedom to personalise their homes.

Read more: https://t.co/VWabBjqNQg

#PatchHacks #MilitaryHousing

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The well-loved Bulford Kiwi on Salisbury Plain has been returned to its former glory after receiving its latest chalk makeover.

Read more: https://t.co/TcoQxlKfnZ

#DIO #NewZealand #WorldWar1 #WW1 #Chinook

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The King's Royal Hussars have been training on Salisbury Plain on Ex Crimson Cyclone. It's important our Armed Forces can complete their training without interruption.

Find out how you can safely access MOD land: https://t.co/gRZyueVjjR

#RespectTheRange #SalisburyPlain

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King’s Royal Hussars Tank Commander Cpl Lawrence tells us how members of the public interrupting training can negatively impact military readiness to deploy. 🛑 Find out more: https://t.co/5okFVIOtcZ

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🏡 A good home is at the heart of family life and we are making more available to military families with 2000 further refurbishments over the next 12 months and work set to start on the first MOD-built houses in nearly a decade: https://t.co/U2jSqgISk5 https://t.co/UklVF7OluF

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A ground-breaking event has been held ahead of the start of construction of a new solar array which will provide 1/3 of the electricity needed to power Bassingbourn Barracks: https://t.co/ydZMgzHbeB