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Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop
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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 shifts toward production of MH-139A Grey Wolf

Boeing has announced its transition towards the low-rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf.

American Abrams tanks for Romania

The U.S. State Department has given its approval for a possible sale to Romania of 54 M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks.

NATO joins UK in purchasing E-7 early warning aircraft

Countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Turkey either currently operate the Wedgetail or plan to do so.

British military provides further support to get aid into Gaza

The fourth Royal Air Force transport aircraft carrying humanitarian aid recently landed in Al Arish, Egypt, for transfer to Gaza.

Clyde shipyard contractors balloted over strike action

The contractors are demanding to be paid the BAE Systems yard rate, or an additional £1 per hour on top of the current rates of pay.

British jets practise dispersal in response to ‘base attack’

Royal Air Force Typhoons working with French Rafale and US F-35 jets practised responding to an attack on their main operating bases.

HMS Queen Elizabeth under NATO command for first time

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the flagship of the Royal Navy and the UK's most powerful warship, is under NATO command for the first time.

MBDA secures contract for Korean helicopter armament

MBDA has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to provide the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system for the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).

Latvia looking to buy HIMARS to counter Russia

The US State Department has sanctioned a prospective Foreign Military Sale to Latvia.

Royal Navy Phalanx Guns in £18m upgrade

The Royal Navy's Phalanx guns are set to receive a substantial £18 million revamp.