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.
Russian disinformation and British aircraft carriers
Russian English language channels on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms had boasted that HMS Prince of Wales had been scrapped, even though the vessel is now at sea.
Sustained progress in Meteor project amid challenges
Despite some difficulties, the first successful acceptance and test of Meteor Spiral development SP1.1 have led to substantial boosts in operational capability.
Report highlights challenges for Type 31 Frigate programme
Key issues include the impacts of the pandemic on the supply chain, complications related to the conflict in Ukraine, and intricacies in delivering the full capability of a new-to-service combat system.
Trials extend range, payload of Merlin helicopters
As a result of these trials, Merlins can now transport up to a dozen additional troops or, by carrying extra fuel, extend their flight time by an additional two hours.
Record-breaking Royal Navy drug-busting mission
The Royal Navy has led a successful six-month mission in the Indian Ocean, resulting in a record-breaking seizure of illegal narcotics, according to a recent announcement.
Germany and Sweden to buy over 1,200 air to air missiles
Germany and Sweden to acquire 1,219 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in deals totalling $3.5 billion.
UK nuclear warhead project maintaining ‘steady pace’
The AURORA project is aimed at enhancing the manufacturing capability for the plutonium component of the UK's nuclear warheads.
Updated Defence Command Paper published
The UK's refreshed Defence Command Paper outlines a £2.5 billion investment in military readiness, the formation of a Global Response Force, and a heightened focus on science and technology to meet evolving global threats.
UK acquires 1,000th Landshield anti-jam system from Raytheon
Raytheon UK has announced that the Ministry of Defence has made a landmark purchase of its 1,000th Landshield unit.
British Army ‘teaching Ukrainians to survive and be lethal’
Op Interflex is a UK-led military training programme for Ukrainian recruits, so far 17,000 Ukrainians have received training via Op Interflex.
