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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.

The SSN-AUKUS submarine: A brief guide

This submarine is set to be a next-generation wonder, drawing heavily from the UK's designs and further bolstered by technology contributions from all three member nations.

UK space ambitions unveiled: Roadmap to push new frontiers

The UK Space Agency has released a new report outlining 11 crucial technology areas poised to propel the nation further into space.

Italy’s ‘Gladiator’ task force concludes NATO duty in Romania

Between 1 December 2022 and 31 July 2023, Task Force 'Gladiator' clocked up over 1700 flight hours defending Romanian airspace.

Belgium’s first F-35 nears completion

The Belgian Air Component's inaugural F-35 is progressing swiftly through its assembly phase.

Australia invests £1.34 Billion in defence capability boost

The majority of this funding, around £1.02 billion, will be used for the procurement of over 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States.

U.S. approves potential sale of HIMARS to Australia

The estimated value of the potential deal stands at $975 million.

QinetiQ conducts flight test with integrated fast jet radome

QinetiQ, in conjunction with BAE Systems, has successfully tested the Airborne Technology Demonstrator (ATD) fitted with a fast jet radome.

RAF Typhoons relocate in surprise dispersal exercise

As part of Exercise Agile Pirate, four Typhoons from XI(F) Squadron at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire received sudden orders to transfer to MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire.

BAE and Parsons collaborate on U.S. ammunition plant upgrade

The collaboration comes as BAE Systems is eyeing the prospect of being the chief operating contractor for the plant until 2035.

British Army adapts training using lessons from Ukraine

The primary objective was to enhance the combined arms proficiency of the force, a pivotal factor in ensuring success in today's combat scenarios.