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.
Tomahawk missiles take out Houthi radar site
The USS Carney (DDG-64) launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against a Houthi radar site in Yemen at 3:45 a.m. the day after the U.S. and United Kingdom strikes across Yemen.
Harland & Wolff cuts first steel on new vessel
In a contract valued at approximately £800,000, Harland & Wolff will deliver a specialist cable barge that will enter service in HMNB Portsmouth.
UK Space Agency boosts plans for launches
This investment, part of the European Space Agency's 'Boost' Programme, aims to position the UK as Europe's leading destination for commercial spaceflight activities.
Royal Navy Wildcats to ‘unleash full potential’ in 2024
According to the Royal Navy, its fleet of Wildcat maritime attack helicopters is poised to reach its "true potential" in 2024.
NATO stocking up on short-range air defence missiles
Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Aircraft refuellers being upgraded to last another 15 years
The 5,000l-capacity Small Capacity Aircraft Refuellers (SCARs), which will supply the bulk of the fuel for helicopters including Chinook, Merlin and Apache have reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Scottish soldiers first to embed with Japanese troops
Sixteen soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) became the first British Army troops to embed with Japanese forces during a major exercise last month.
American assault ships enter Eastern Mediterranean Sea
The USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall and USS Mesa Verde will re-aggregate as the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Mediterranean.
U.S. Navy recovers downed Black Hawk in Mediterranean Sea
Assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the MH-60 Blackhawk was carrying five special operations aviation Soldiers when it crashed. All Soldiers on board were killed.
NATO conducts maritime patrols near the Strait of Gibraltar
Ships, submarines and aircraft of 8 NATO nations directly supported the Operation Sea Guardian throughout the year 2023 with a total of 379 sailing days and 86 air sorties flown.
