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.
BAE and Parsons collaborate on U.S. ammunition plant upgrade
The collaboration comes as BAE Systems is eyeing the prospect of being the chief operating contractor for the plant until 2035.
British Army adapts training using lessons from Ukraine
The primary objective was to enhance the combined arms proficiency of the force, a pivotal factor in ensuring success in today's combat scenarios.
British warship aids Caribbean Turtle conservation effort
Portsmouth-based HMS Dauntless, currently patrolling the Caribbean to curb drug smuggling with the US Coast Guard, took the initiative during its deployment.
Celebrating 100 Years of Air-to-Air Refuelling
The world of aviation marks an extraordinary milestone this year, as 2023 represents a centenary of air-to-air refuelling.
Royal Navy patrol boats navigate Scottish canals
The patrol boats involved, HMS Charger, Smiter, Biter, and Blazer, hosted undergraduate students from various UK universities.
UK and NATO allies conduct major exercise in Arctic Circle
In one of the combat scenarios, a British Armoured Infantry Company teamed up with a Finnish brigade, a Norwegian Armoured Reconnaissance battalion, and a US Army Mountain Division to counter an "enemy force" of Finnish, Swedish and US Marine Forces.
Air Weapon Ranges activity for August
The Ministry of Defence has released an updated schedule for various air weapons ranges throughout the country for the month of August.
Russian disinformation and British aircraft carriers
Russian English language channels on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms had boasted that HMS Prince of Wales had been scrapped, even though the vessel is now at sea.
Sustained progress in Meteor project amid challenges
Despite some difficulties, the first successful acceptance and test of Meteor Spiral development SP1.1 have led to substantial boosts in operational capability.
Report highlights challenges for Type 31 Frigate programme
Key issues include the impacts of the pandemic on the supply chain, complications related to the conflict in Ukraine, and intricacies in delivering the full capability of a new-to-service combat system.
