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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.

Recent flight hours of F-35 and Poseidon aircraft revealed

New data has detailed the flight hours of the F-35B Lightning and Poseidon aircraft since 2019.

HMS Westminster’s future uncertain amid refit concerns

Type 23 Frigate HMS Westminster's future status has sparked queries in the House of Commons, with John Healey, the Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, seeking clarification.

Welsh farmers receive £136k in low-flying compensation

Welsh farmers have been compensated to the tune of £136,763.95 over the last five years, due to disruption from low-flying military exercises.

Royal Marines complete training to guard UK nuclear arsenal

Royal Marines have undergone a rigorous training regimen, aimed at perfecting the skills required to safeguard the UK's nuclear weapons.

Finnish vessel joins NATO North Sea minehunting exercise

Finnish warship MHC Vahterpää has collaborated with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) during Exercise Sandy Coast in the North Sea.

US Army awards BAE $797m contract for AMPV production

Replacing the Vietnam War-era M113 family of vehicles, the AMPV provides critical upgrades in "mobility, survivability, interoperability and power" say BAE Systems.

MOD reveal figures for personnel still AWOL

The Ministry of Defence has released figures on the number of Armed Forces personnel still listed as Absent Without Leave (AWOL) as of August 17, 2023.

British maritime patrol aircraft keep eye on Russian vessels

The aircraft flew continuous sorties, with the fleet operating "24 hours a day for multiple days".

RAF conducts first F-35B forward refuelling trial

Using a deployable fuel system, the trial aimed to prepare the Lightning Force for deployments in remote areas lacking permanent fuel infrastructure.

RAF and Royal Jordanian Air Force strengthen ties

Conducting low-level flying training over the Wadi Rum desert, the pilots flew alongside their counterparts from the Royal Jordanian Air Force.