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Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop
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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.

NATO stealth fighters intercept Russian bomber force

Two Norwegian F-35 jets were scrambled this week to intercept a Russian bomber task force operating near NATO airspace in the Arctic.

Who Are We? The team behind the UK Defence Journal

Since its launch in 2014, this platform has evolved from a niche blog into a trusted source run by a whole team to provide defence analysis, break major stories and shape public debate.

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.