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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.

MBDA secures contract for Korean helicopter armament

MBDA has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to provide the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system for the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).

Latvia looking to buy HIMARS to counter Russia

The US State Department has sanctioned a prospective Foreign Military Sale to Latvia.

Royal Navy Phalanx Guns in £18m upgrade

The Royal Navy's Phalanx guns are set to receive a substantial £18 million revamp.

Babcock awarded three-year Phalanx support contract

Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract worth £17.9 million to continue providing critical support for the Royal Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS).

MSI Defence Systems wins $23.5m U.S. contract

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $23.5m contract to MSI Defence Systems.

Contract awarded to support British Trident missile guidance

The contract is specifically for "technical and engineering support necessary to maintain and sustain the Trident II Strategic Weapon System Mark 6 Guidance Subsystem".

Ukraine nears NATO membership, Secretary General affirms

"Ukraine’s future is in NATO. As we work together to prepare you for that future, NATO will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes."

British forces to deploy to Kosovo amid tensions

British forces will deploy to Kosovo following increasing tensions in the northern part of the country.

American MV-22s join HMS Prince of Wales

American MV-22 Osprey aircraft joined British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as the vessel operates off the U.S. coast.

British carrier in Pacific bolsters US-UK alliance

"...the impact of seeing a British aircraft carrier in Pacific waters matters to American public opinion."