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.
Royal Marines launch night raids in Norway’s frozen fjords
The raid began with commandos launching from RFA Lyme Bay and enduring a two-hour transit through freezing fjords, where wind chill temperatures dropped to minus ten degrees.
NATO fighters scramble to intercept Russian aircraft
Such scrambles are routine but reflect the persistent tempo of Russian military aviation activity near NATO borders.
NATO tracks surfaced Russian submarine off France
A French Navy frigate has been conducting surveillance of a Russian submarine operating on the surface off the coast of Brittany, according to NATO Maritime Command.
HMS Somerset fires torpedo off Scottish coast
Devonport-based Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset has fired a Sting Ray torpedo off the coast of Scotland as part of ongoing anti-submarine warfare training.
MOD pressed on utility of foreign drone programmes
While flights of new uncrewed systems in Australia and the United States are being closely followed by the UK, procurement choices remain tied to its own Strategic Defence Review and investment plan.
MOD outlines plan for autonomous platforms in UK forces
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that high numbers of autonomous collaborative platforms will be integrated into the UK’s armed forces over the next five years.
Denmark selects SAMP/T NG with Thales Systems
The Danish Ministry of Defence has selected the SAMP/T NG air defence system, with Thales playing a key role as system integrator alongside MBDA, the company stated.
Behind the numbers – GERS and Scotland’s £5.1bn defence
Some claim Scotland only gets £2.1bn in defence. GERS shows £5.1bn. The difference is simple: UK defence isn’t just about where money is spent, it’s about the forces that defend Scotland whether based in Lossiemouth or Lincolnshire.
Drones launch from British carrier in Pacific
Heavy-lift drones are operating from HMS Prince of Wales as part of its Indo-Pacific Carrier Strike Group deployment, using them to conduct resupply flights between ships and reduce demand on helicopters.
U.S. Air Force tests combat readiness in England
The exercise, held at RAF Feltwell in Norfolk aimed to test the 100th Air Refuelling Wing's ability to generate, employ, sustain, and project combat power in a highly contested environment.
