Tom Dunlop
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.
Russia boosts defences amid concerns of Ukrainian offensive
Russia has recently increased its defensive fortifications in the central Zaporizhzhia Oblast region of southern Ukraine.
UK aids Ukraine with delivery of counter-explosive gear
The UK was the first European country to send military aid to Ukraine, with more and more military and humanitarian aid being delivered every week.
British surveillance jet tracks Russian units in Ukraine
A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, has again been deployed to conduct surveillance of Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
F135 engine upgrade receives £62m funding boost
Pratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 has received $75 million in additional funding to modernise the engine.
NATO HQ goes lights out in solidarity with Ukraine
NATO Headquarters joined other international landmarks and switched off lights at 2000 local time in solidarity with Ukraine.
NATO commanders meet on carrier to discuss operations
The meeting was a unique opportunity for the commanders to share best practices, and discuss strategy and plans in the framework of "deterrence and defence".
NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight
On Dec. 24 each year, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa.
Royal Navy spent 10,000 hours on NATO taskings this year
Royal Navy warships spent nearly 10,000 hours – 60 weeks – on NATO operations in 2022, say the Ministry of Defence.
Babcock wins first French military ground support contract
Babcock has been awarded a 10-year multi-million contract for the global support of air transit and aircraft operation equipment by the French Ministry of Armed Forces.
New drones for the British Army
A £129 million initial contract has been awarded by the Ministry Of Defence to deliver drones to the British Army.