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.
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.
American C-5 transport conducts reverse flow air refuelling
The C-5M offloaded 23,500 pounds of fuel in approximately thirty minutes to the KC-10.
UK confirms citizens can legally serve in Israeli forces
"The Israel Defence Force is a recognised armed force and British nationals are both able to volunteer."
Israel orders over 55,000 rounds of artillery ammo from U.S.
The United States has approved a sale of M107 155mm projectiles and related equipment to Israel for an estimated cost of $147.5 million.
Britain takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force
British forces are taking the lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby to defend the Alliance.
Boxer armoured fighting vehicle prototypes arrive in UK
While the first 117 vehicles are being built on German production lines, UK facilities in Telford and Stockport are ramping up their manufacturing capabilities for the remaining 506.
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft over 300 times in 2023
In 2023, NATO air forces across Europe scrambled well over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace, with most intercepts occurring over the Baltic Sea.
