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.
British E-7 Wedgetail project achieves key milestone
The inaugural handover to the RAF is projected for late 2024, with RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland set to house the fleet.
Work begins revamping Belfast shipyard
Work has begun revamping the world-famous Harland & Wolff yard in Belfast so it can build three new support ships for the Royal Navy.
Elbit UK’s JFST surpasses 4700 hours for British Forces
The tech provides "real-time training for personnel who integrate Joint Fires, including both surface-to-surface and air-to-surface fires."
MoD addresses delays in Forces Flying Training Programme
"...improvements have included: increasing trainee throughput by improving syllabi, training delivery and course sequencing"
RAF officer flies in American B-2 Stealth Bomber
The flight was part of a visit that AVM Marshall is conducting to gain a better understanding of the role of US Strategic Command and the B-2 stealth bomber’s capabilities to penetrate an adversary's most sophisticated defences.
NATO boosts naval presence in Baltic amidst Russia tensions
The exercise, one of the largest in the region, witnesses the participation of some 30 warships and 3,200 personnel from 14 nations.
British Blimp Boost: BAE & Airlander explore options
Airlander is on the radar for airborne defence logistics and long-endurance airborne communication and surveillance applications, especially with its capability to carry sizeable payloads. #DSEI23
EIVA Bags £3.2m UK deal for subsea vehicles – DSEI23
The ROTV, labelled as EIVA ScanFish L, upon delivery, will be amalgamated with the Royal Navy's seabed warfare 'system of systems'. #DSEI23
Defence pledge aims high: Industry & youth lead the charge – DSEI23
Senior figures from the Defence Suppliers Forum have joined forces with graduates and apprentices from the defence sector aboard a Royal Naval vessel at #DSEI23.
AERALIS in deal with Babcock for flexible aircraft delivery
Bristol-based light jet company AERALIS has announced a memorandum of understanding with Babcock France at #DSEI23.
