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.
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.
Boeing delivers first Orca XL submarine drone
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy following acceptance testing completion this month.
Britain hands over command of NATO task group to Italy
In Taranto, Royal Navy Commodore Paul Stroude handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Italian Navy Rear Admiral Pasquale Esposito.
World’s largest carrier arrives in Eastern Mediterranean
The U.S. Secretary of Defense reiterated the importance of the Carrier Strike Group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and its contribution to regional deterrence.
UK exposes Russia for attempted political interference
The UK and partners have called out Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes.
