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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.

Russia targets migrants for Ukraine frontlines

By recruiting migrants, Russia aims to lessen the burden on its citizens and reduce the risk of internal opposition to the conflict in Ukraine.

A brief guide to the UK’s nuclear weapons

This article summarises the key insights from a briefing paper, shedding light on the nation's nuclear posture, disarmament stance, and ongoing modernisation efforts.

Typhoon jets train to strike ground targets on NATO border

Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons from IX (B) Squadron, currently deployed in Estonia for the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission, have participated in a three-day exercise called Bold Hussar.

UK underlines commitment to NATO nuclear capability

Defence Minister Baroness Goldie recently hosted members of the North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Committee at Faslane.

BAE Systems secures £389m contract for US Navy C4I services

The company will perform work in various locations across the United States, including Alabama, California, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The RAF and the Sudan evacuation

A look at the pivotal role played by the RAF in the evacuation of British citizens from Sudan.

British jets practise air defence over Baltics

The two-day exercise took place over the Baltic Sea, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and aimed to test air-to-air tactics and interoperability among participating nations.

Prototype radar delivered for integration into UK Typhoons

A prototype of the ECRS Mk 2 (European Common Radar System Mk2) radar has been delivered to BAE Systems' flight-testing facility in Warton, Lancashire.

Massive rehearsal flypast undertaken ahead of Coronation

Over 30 aircraft from the UK Armed Forces recently conducted a rehearsal over RAF College Cranwell.

British warships heading to Baltic ‘chokepoint’

A British task force is en route to the Baltic region, headed by assault ship HMS Albion.