Tom Dunlop
Tom brings over thirteen years of experience in the defence sector, with deep expertise across both military and commercial maritime industries. His work has taken him across Europe and the Far East, and he is currently based in Scotland.
Security steps taken after Ukraine facility video removed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it took additional security steps after removing a social media video showing a British-run military repair facility in Ukraine, following a series of parliamentary questions about the incident.
Defence shut out as overseas students fill UK courses
UK defence losing access to many engineering grads as overseas students dominate courses and often can’t obtain required security clearances.
British carrier puts to sea to prepare to protect Atlantic
HMS Prince of Wales has sailed from Portsmouth to begin preparations for the deployment of the Carrier Strike Group to the High North and North Atlantic later this year, the Royal Navy confirmed, with the carrier set to operate under NATO's Arctic Sentry mission.
Royal Navy seeks low-cost small drone boats for targets
The Royal Navy is looking for industry options to convert a rigid hull inflatable boat or similar vessel into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle to be used as a mobile target in naval exercises.
Industry flags gaps in UK security strategy clarity
Industry tells MPs UK security plans lack clarity on funding, priorities and engagement, warning gaps in consultation, skills and supply chains are already affecting investment decisions and long-term capability development.
New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet
The U.S. Navy is set to commission its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), during a ceremony in Boston Harbour.
Cross-party pressure grows over defence investment plan
Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs align on urgency of defence reform, as ministers face questions over timing of key plans and legislation.
UK and Germany to build stealthy hypersonic cruise missiles
Britain and Germany are progressing plans to develop a family of long-range stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometres away.
Thales awarded contract to advance Army air defence
The Ministry of Defence has extended the assessment phase for the Army’s future mounted short-range air defence capability.
Croatian Rafales assume NATO air policing role
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using Rafale multirole fighters, marking the country’s full integration into NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
