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.
HMS Daring spends more time in refit than it took to build
HMS Daring has now spent more time undergoing maintenance and upgrades than it took to construct her.
Government to address reservist training shortfalls
"Due to a lack of funding, many reservists in my constituency are not getting the training days they need", warned Steve Yemm, Labour MP for Mansfield.
F-35 training enhanced with new simulator integration
The F-35 training programme has introduced an enhancement by linking Full Mission Simulators (FMS) with Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainers (MMRT) for the first time, enabling advanced tactical training for pilots.
Lords highlight Scotland’s role in UK defence
Lord Stirrup raised the strategic value of Scotland within the UK, pointing to the presence of major military bases, including an RAF base on the Moray Firth and the Royal Navy’s Faslane facility.
MoD reiterates focus of RAF surveillance near Gaza
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the scope of its surveillance operations over Gaza, affirming that the primary objective remains the safe release of hostages, including British nationals.
Royal Navy engineers boost safety and helicopter availability
Engineering teams at 1710 Naval Air Squadron in Portsmouth Naval Base have introduced new measures that enhance the safety of naval air operations and significantly reduce repair times for front-line helicopters.
BAE Systems partners with Aerospike for U.S. Army
BAE Systems in America has announced a new strategic partnership with Aerospike to develop advanced real-time data solutions for the U.S. Army.
Expansion of mental health support for personnel, veterans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined ongoing initiatives and new developments aimed at improving mental health services.
Costs of UK military withdrawal from Germany revealed
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that the withdrawal of the British Army from Germany, completed in 2019, has cost approximately £2.14 billion since the process began in 2010.
UK and Germany sign Trinity House defence agreement
The UK and Germany have signed the groundbreaking Trinity House Agreement, marking a new era of defence cooperation between the two nations.
