Tom Dunlop
Tom brings over thirteen years of experience in the defence sector, with deep expertise across both military and commercial maritime industries. His work has taken him across Europe and the Far East, and he is currently based in Scotland.
British carrier puts to sea to prepare to protect Atlantic
HMS Prince of Wales has sailed from Portsmouth to begin preparations for the deployment of the Carrier Strike Group to the High North and North Atlantic later this year, the Royal Navy confirmed, with the carrier set to operate under NATO's Arctic Sentry mission.
Royal Navy seeks low-cost small drone boats for targets
The Royal Navy is looking for industry options to convert a rigid hull inflatable boat or similar vessel into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle to be used as a mobile target in naval exercises.
Industry flags gaps in UK security strategy clarity
Industry tells MPs UK security plans lack clarity on funding, priorities and engagement, warning gaps in consultation, skills and supply chains are already affecting investment decisions and long-term capability development.
New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet
The U.S. Navy is set to commission its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), during a ceremony in Boston Harbour.
Cross-party pressure grows over defence investment plan
Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs align on urgency of defence reform, as ministers face questions over timing of key plans and legislation.
UK and Germany to build stealthy hypersonic cruise missiles
Britain and Germany are progressing plans to develop a family of long-range stealth cruise and hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometres away.
Thales awarded contract to advance Army air defence
The Ministry of Defence has extended the assessment phase for the Army’s future mounted short-range air defence capability.
Croatian Rafales assume NATO air policing role
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using Rafale multirole fighters, marking the country’s full integration into NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
Mk44S Bushmaster enters full-rate production
Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle programme, with the weapon set to equip the ACV-30.
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The government has said it has no plans to expand the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond its submarine-based system.
