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Tom Dunlop

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.

American aircraft declares emergency over Scotland

A U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft declared an emergency over Scotland this morning before landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

American Carrier Strike Group deploys

The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) deployed from Naval Station Norfolk last week.

NATO aircraft work together to fight fires across alliance

NATO air forces are integrating their equipment and assisting each other's national efforts to extinguish wildfires raging in many Alliance countries.

New British maritime security strategy launched

A new 5-year strategy has been launched, aiming to "enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage".

Boeing, Nammo test long-range ramjet artillery round

Boeing and Norwegian defence and aerospace company Nammo say they have successfully test-fired a ramjet-powered artillery projectile.

Royal Irish Regiment work with US and Bulgarian troops

The Royal Irish Regiment are working with US and Bulgarian troops in Bulgaria.

Rolls-Royce to supply 523 engines for Boxer vehicle

Rolls-Royce will deliver 523 MTU engines manufactured in the UK for British Army’s Boxer armoured vehicle.

RAF ‘Envoy’ aircraft fleet reaches full capability

The Royal Air Force’s newest aircraft fleet has reached full-service capability with the delivery of a second Envoy IV CC Mk1 jet transport.

Hercules aircraft undertakes beach landings

47 and 24 Squadron have been conducting 'Natural Surface Operations', or Beach Landings, on Pembrey Beach in Wales.

Massive NATO air exercise held over Romania

Fighter jets and surveillance aircraft from seven NATO countries held air-to-ground warfare drills over Romania this week In response to Russia's war against Ukraine.