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.
UK and South Korea to conduct joint sea patrols
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have signed a new Accord to jointly enforce sanctions against North Korea, focusing on halting its illegal weapons programme.
British frigate returns home
Embarking from Devonport in early August, HMS Portland's mission included the shadowing of Russian naval vessels and visits to ports from Belfast to Nova Scotia.
Rolls-Royce completes 100% sustainable aviation fuel test
Rolls-Royce has announced the successful completion of compatibility testing of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types.
Boeing shifts toward production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing has announced its transition towards the low-rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf.
American Abrams tanks for Romania
The U.S. State Department has given its approval for a possible sale to Romania of 54 M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks.
NATO joins UK in purchasing E-7 early warning aircraft
Countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Turkey either currently operate the Wedgetail or plan to do so.
British military provides further support to get aid into Gaza
The fourth Royal Air Force transport aircraft carrying humanitarian aid recently landed in Al Arish, Egypt, for transfer to Gaza.
Clyde shipyard contractors balloted over strike action
The contractors are demanding to be paid the BAE Systems yard rate, or an additional £1 per hour on top of the current rates of pay.
British jets practise dispersal in response to ‘base attack’
Royal Air Force Typhoons working with French Rafale and US F-35 jets practised responding to an attack on their main operating bases.
HMS Queen Elizabeth under NATO command for first time
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the flagship of the Royal Navy and the UK's most powerful warship, is under NATO command for the first time.