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.
Royal Marines complete training to guard UK nuclear arsenal
Royal Marines have undergone a rigorous training regimen, aimed at perfecting the skills required to safeguard the UK's nuclear weapons.
Finnish vessel joins NATO North Sea minehunting exercise
Finnish warship MHC Vahterpää has collaborated with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) during Exercise Sandy Coast in the North Sea.
US Army awards BAE $797m contract for AMPV production
Replacing the Vietnam War-era M113 family of vehicles, the AMPV provides critical upgrades in "mobility, survivability, interoperability and power" say BAE Systems.
MOD reveal figures for personnel still AWOL
The Ministry of Defence has released figures on the number of Armed Forces personnel still listed as Absent Without Leave (AWOL) as of August 17, 2023.
British maritime patrol aircraft keep eye on Russian vessels
The aircraft flew continuous sorties, with the fleet operating "24 hours a day for multiple days".
RAF conducts first F-35B forward refuelling trial
Using a deployable fuel system, the trial aimed to prepare the Lightning Force for deployments in remote areas lacking permanent fuel infrastructure.
RAF and Royal Jordanian Air Force strengthen ties
Conducting low-level flying training over the Wadi Rum desert, the pilots flew alongside their counterparts from the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
Trident and the perils of online misinformation
Setting the record straight on recent claims about the Trident nuclear weapons system.
RAF instructors train on Protector simulators in U.S.
The course is designed to prepare RAF crews for operating the UK's upcoming Protector RG Mk1 aircraft.
HMS Spey first UK visit to Timor-Leste since independence
HMS Spey has made history by becoming the first Royal Navy warship to dock in Timor-Leste since the Pacific nation gained independence.
