Tom Dunlop
Tom has spent the last 13 years working in the defence industry, specifically military and commercial shipbuilding. His work has taken him around Europe and the Far East, he is currently based in Scotland.
Croatian Rafales assume NATO air policing role
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using Rafale multirole fighters, marking the country’s full integration into NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
Mk44S Bushmaster enters full-rate production
Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle programme, with the weapon set to equip the ACV-30.
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The government has said it has no plans to expand the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond its submarine-based system.
UK stages show of force to Argentina in South Atlantic
A large-scale sovereignty mission across the South Atlantic Islands has seen Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets operate jointly across South Georgia and Ascension Island.
Sweden and Finland place $171m order for BAE 3P rounds
BAE Systems has secured contracts worth around 171 million dollars to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.
SNP says UK nuclear deterrent is ‘America-first’
SNP MP Dave Doogan argued that what he described as an “America-first posture” is harming UK defence innovation, particularly in relation to the nuclear deterrent.
BAE Systems to modernise American warship
BAE Systems has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to carry out modernisation work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman.
Manchester police arrest man over synagogue attack
Counter Terrorism Policing North West has arrested a thirty one year old man at Manchester Airport in connection with the 2 October attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, the police stated.
Royal Navy sonar systems to lean on AI for upgrades
Areas of progress include "sensor optimisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, to improve the sonar capabilities within the surface fleet".
MOD sets out change measures after questions on harassment
The Ministry of Defence has outlined the full range of cultural-reform measures now underway across the Armed Forces, following a set of written questions from James Cartlidge MP,
