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.
Challenger 2 tanks ‘give the edge’ to NATO in Estonia
Thirty Challenger 2 tanks, part of the UK-led NATO Battlegroup, recently participated in Exercise Winter Camp in Estonia.
Massive NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise kicks off
The exercise involves ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel from nine Allied nations in the Central Mediterranean Sea for anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare training.
Russia deploying more 60 year old tanks in Ukraine
Since summer 2022, approximately 800 T-62s have been taken from storage.
HMS Protector completes Antarctic mission
HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's icebreaker, has successfully completed its Antarctic scientific mission for the season.
Saudi jets arrive in Britain ahead of massive air exercise
Cobra Warrior is the Royal Air Force's largest air exercise and takes place twice a year. It is designed to train participants in high-intensity, large-scale tactical air warfighting operations.
American B-52 bombers overfly Estonia in message to Russia
Two B-52 aircraft from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota commenced their Bomber Task Force mission in Europe by performing a low approach flyby on Estonia's Independence Day on February 24.
UK defends submarines after Australian remarks
Downing Street has asserted that the UK's submarines are the world's finest following a query from a senior Australian MP regarding their suitability for a significant defence agreement.
BAE providing Maritime Indirect Fire System for Type 26
BAE Systems has received a £181 million contract to equip the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates with Mk 45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems (MIFS).
HMS Dauntless open fires in exercise against aircraft
Video footage shows an impressive display of precision and capability, as Phalanx tracks aircraft simulating attacks on the vessel before being test-fired against both surface and air targets.
Babcock to operate British military Skynet satellites
Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage and operate Skynet, a British satellite communications system dedicated to military use.
