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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.

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.

Germany and UK hand over NATO Air Policing mission

The event marked the conclusion of Germany's deployment and the commencement of the UK's mission. 

Albania joins NATO naval patrols

Albania has participated in NATO's Operation Sea Guardian, with the Albanian Navy's ALS Lissus patrolling the Adriatic and Central Mediterranean Seas.

What did the U.S. learn when deploying F-35s to Europe?

As Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022, NATO’s eastern flank became an ideal proving ground for the F-35, here's what the U.S. Air Force learned.

RFA Mounts Bay gets some TLC

RFA Mounts Bay is undergoing maintenance and refurbishment in Falmouth.

British nuclear sub completes historic Mediterranean mission

The submarine spent 363 days away from its base on the Clyde, maintaining a highly capable and silent nuclear-powered presence in the Mediterranean.