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.
Huge NATO air exercise conducted close to Ukraine border
Aircraft from France, Italy, Romania, Spain, Türkiye and the US operated within Romanian Airspace, carrying out air manoeuvres against simulated adversarial Air Defence systems.
American countermeasures contract awarded to BAE Systems
BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire has been awarded a $66 million contract modification for radio frequency countermeasures for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customer fighter aircraft.
NATO deploys surveillance aircraft to Ukrainian border
The aircraft, say NATO, will support the Alliance’s reinforced presence in the region and monitor Russian military activity.
UK-led coalition force ‘increases activity’ to secure north
The Joint Expeditionary Force has "increased military activities to provide greater levels of security assurance to members", deploying military forces to provide assurance to Finland and Sweden during their accession to NATO.
‘No future’ for Scottish naval shipbuilding on independence
According to Professor Keith Hartley, a renowned expert and former UN consultant and senior defence economist, there will be "no future" for Scottish warship building industry in an independent Scotland.
British weapon stocks ‘will not fall below safe line’
"We are absolutely clear that we will never go below the safe line that we require for the security of our own nation."
Report released into Scottish military shipbuilding
The Scottish Affairs Committee warns that risks to military shipbuilding work in Scotland include widening international procurement and the uncertainty of the long-term order pipeline.
RAF use sustainable jet fuel for Typhoon for first time
The Royal Air Force has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the first air-to-air refuelling mission utilising a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional jet fuel.
F-35 jet conducts test flight with TR-3 configuration
TR-3 provides the necessary capability to support advanced Block 4 features, including updated sensor suites, expanded capabilities for long-range precision weapons, enhanced electronic warfare features and increased interoperability with other platforms.
UK and Norway looking for ways to work closer in the air
Both air forces touched on international agreements, methods of sharing intelligence, and reciprocal exchange posts, as a means to enhance understanding and integration.
