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Tom Dunlop

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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.

Lockheed Martin’s extended-range HIMARS rocket tested

The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Is it legal to film naval shipyards with a drone?

We often get comments from people questioning if we're legally allowed to film frigates being built in Glasgow with a drone. Here's how we make certain that our operations remain above board.

Ceremonial delivery of first F-16 Block 70 jets to Slovakia

The F-16 Block 70 jets are equipped with the Northrop Grumman APG-83 AESA Radar, advanced avionics, an extended structural service life of 12,000 hours,.

QinetiQ supplier on new £1.2bn IT framework for MOD

Over four years the framework agreement will deliver a range of digital and IT specialist’s professional services to Defence Digital, accounting for an estimated £1.2bn of spend.

BAE to develop prototype U.S. Space Force missile warning system

BAE Systems has been selected to provide a prototype ground system for the U.S. Space Force’s SSC Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control (FORGE C2) project.

Raytheon completes first flight of AMRAAM-ER variant

This latest AMRAAM-ER variant is a first-of-its-kind configuration incorporating the guidance section of the AIM-120 C-8.

RAF crews begin Protector drone technician course

Aviators from 31 Squadron have commenced their Protector RG Mk 1 Technician training at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Desert Horizons facility in California, USA.

Liverpool teenager convicted of preparing acts of terrorism

The jury heard evidence that Graham had written a document setting out his plan to commit a bombing campaign with the aim of killing 50 or more people.

British aircraft carrier arrives in Norway

HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Norway to lead a vital NATO exercise after teams from DE&S, the Royal Navy and industry worked round the clock to get her ready to sail in just seven days.

Ajax fires over 2,000 rounds whilst on move

The armoured vehicle, which is already six years late, was widely and rightly criticised because it could not fire on the move during the early stages of testing. It can now.