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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.

UK defends submarines after Australian remarks

Downing Street has asserted that the UK's submarines are the world's finest following a query from a senior Australian MP regarding their suitability for a significant defence agreement.

BAE providing Maritime Indirect Fire System for Type 26

BAE Systems has received a £181 million contract to equip the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates with Mk 45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems (MIFS).

HMS Dauntless open fires in exercise against aircraft

Video footage shows an impressive display of precision and capability, as Phalanx tracks aircraft simulating attacks on the vessel before being test-fired against both surface and air targets.

Babcock to operate British military Skynet satellites

Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage and operate Skynet, a British satellite communications system dedicated to military use.

UK Defence Secretary stresses importance of NATO

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has emphasised the importance of international alliances and partnerships in the face of Russian aggression in Europe, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

British troops train in Oman

Over the past two weeks, British troops have been refining their desert war-fighting abilities on a training area six times the size of Salisbury Plain.

British minehunter drone trailing uncrewed ops in Gulf

The Royal Navy's autonomous Motor Boat Harrier, which is designed to search for and detect underwater threats, has arrived in the Gulf region.

Navy helicopters train in sub-zero conditions in Norway

The aim of the training is to ensure that all personnel can support, maintain, and operate the force's aircraft in Arctic conditions, regardless of their rank or role.

Britain ‘leading’ NATO relief after Turkey earthquakes

The United Kingdom is leading the NATO response to the recent earthquakes in Turkey, utilising air transport capabilities to get specialist teams to the country.

Dutch stealth jets arrive in Poland to patrol NATO border

Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have landed in Poland to take over NATO Air Policing flights in Baltic Sea region.