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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.

Why was Challenger 3 sent to Germany to be tested?

Many questioned why the first pre-production Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank was sent to Germany for trials. Now we know.

British carrier leads powerful NATO strike group

The carrier is escorted by a mix of British and allied warships .

SNP calls for sanctions to be stepped up on Russia

The UK’s resolve in support for Ukraine 'must not falter' say the SNP, with Martin Docherty-Hughes MP calling for more support on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

MP repeats ‘no aircraft for carriers’ myth

Patricia Gibson MP claimed that HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales lacked aircraft, despite both vessels deploying with jets, helicopters and even drones in recent times.

British forces practise rapid deployment

Troops with a lead role in NATO's high-readiness land forces have practised their rapid response capabilities.

RAF and USAF strengthen communicate capabilities

Royal Air Force Tactical Communicators have joined their US Air Force counterparts in Germany to hone their skills using high frequency communications.

Royal Navy pilot shares experiences with US Coast Guard

Lieutenant Commander Bob Fleming is the first Royal Navy pilot to serve with the Helicopter Interdiction Squadron (HITRON).

British patrol ship arrives in Malaysia

Patrol ship HMS Spey paid her second visit to Malaysia in three months.

Contract to provide specialist maritime combat systems

Aurora Engineering Partnership awarded £13m contract by Defence Equipment and Support to provide specialist maritime combat systems.

UK to supply thousands more drones to Ukraine

Ukraine will receive thousands more drones as Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced today that the UK will co-lead a major drone capability coalition with Latvia for Ukraine.