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Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop
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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.

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.

U.S. approves $104m sale of JASSM-ER missiles to Japan

Japan has requested to purchase up to fifty AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER missiles.

Japan plans new missile for fighter jet project with Britain

Japan is in the process of designing a new air-to-air missile for next-generation fighter jets, co-developed with Britain and Italy, targeting initial deployment by 2035.

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.