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.
Trials extend range, payload of Merlin helicopters
As a result of these trials, Merlins can now transport up to a dozen additional troops or, by carrying extra fuel, extend their flight time by an additional two hours.
Record-breaking Royal Navy drug-busting mission
The Royal Navy has led a successful six-month mission in the Indian Ocean, resulting in a record-breaking seizure of illegal narcotics, according to a recent announcement.
Germany and Sweden to buy over 1,200 air to air missiles
Germany and Sweden to acquire 1,219 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in deals totalling $3.5 billion.
UK nuclear warhead project maintaining ‘steady pace’
The AURORA project is aimed at enhancing the manufacturing capability for the plutonium component of the UK's nuclear warheads.
Updated Defence Command Paper published
The UK's refreshed Defence Command Paper outlines a £2.5 billion investment in military readiness, the formation of a Global Response Force, and a heightened focus on science and technology to meet evolving global threats.
UK acquires 1,000th Landshield anti-jam system from Raytheon
Raytheon UK has announced that the Ministry of Defence has made a landmark purchase of its 1,000th Landshield unit.
British Army ‘teaching Ukrainians to survive and be lethal’
Op Interflex is a UK-led military training programme for Ukrainian recruits, so far 17,000 Ukrainians have received training via Op Interflex.
Ministry of Defence launches ‘Project Borealis’
The Ministry of Defence, in a joint endeavour with the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), has launched 'Project Borealis'.
Workers at munitions depot set to strike
Members of GMB Scotland working at the Defence Equipment & Support (DES) munitions depot in Beith, North Ayrshire, are poised to strike on Monday over a dispute regarding retention bonuses.
Defence Committee: UK defence spending at ‘bare minimum'”
In a recent report by the Defence Committee, it has been alleged that the UK government is only committing to the "bare minimum" of the necessary defence spending.
