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.
Britain ‘consulting’ on efforts to expand cadet numbers
In response to a recent parliamentary question, the Ministry of Defence has outlined its efforts to consult a variety of stakeholders to support the expansion of the UK’s cadet force.
Another ‘top secret’ U-2 spy plane arrives in Britain
A U.S. U-2 reconnaissance aircraft made its arrival in the UK this morning, soaring over Scotland at an altitude of 60,000 feet before descending over Wales and landing at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire just before 11 a.m.
Americans flock to other Chinese apps ahead of TikTok ban
Ironically, as TikTok faces an upcoming ban, American users are flocking to other Chinese-owned platforms like RedNote, underscoring the futility of such a ban and the U.S. government’s apparent disconnect with digital realities.
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.
