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.
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,
NATO hits right note using Taylor Swift in viral video
The world’s most powerful military alliance has struck a surprisingly positive chord online after using Taylor Swift’s 'The Fate of Ophelia' to underscore a montage of allied troops, aircraft, and ships operating in unison.
UK suspends ‘some’ intelligence sharing with US
The United Kingdom has suspended elements of its intelligence sharing with the United States following concerns over the legality of recent US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, according to multiple media reports.
Turkish Air Force C-130 crashes in Georgia, killing 20
A Turkish Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft crashed in eastern Georgia on 11 November, killing all 20 personnel on board after the aircraft broke up mid-flight, according to Turkish and Georgian officials.
UK backs homegrown drone defences and deepens Ukraine ties
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing investment in British-made counter-drone technologies and outlined plans for deeper post-conflict industrial collaboration with Ukraine.
