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.
BAE Systems receives order for more M109A7 artillery
BAE Systems has received a $299m contract from the U.S. Army for the production of 40 sets of M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers.
Airbus test A400M in ‘water bomber’ role
Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M transport aircraft.
Massive NATO rocket artillery exercise held in Germany
Rocket artillery systems from a number of NATO members have practised synchronising their fire during Dynamic Front 2022, a US-hosted artillery live-fire exercise held in Germany.
Czech Republic wants 24 F-35 jets
The F-35 would replace leased Saab Gripen fighters. The Czech Republic has 14 Gripens under a leasing agreement set to expire in 2027.
British frigate undergoes testing after overhaul
HMS Kent is being prepared for renewed front-line duties after an overhaul following her deployment escorting aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Voyager tanker trains to refuel C-130J Hercules
A Voyager tanker has demonstrated what the RAF call "an oft forgotten capability" on a refuelling training sortie with a C-130J Hercules.
Finland and Sweden train with NATO air defence forces
"Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there has been an increased use of missiles, drones and combat aircraft close to the borders of NATO nations".
France deploys MAMBA anti-missile system to Romania
Besides the French deployment to Romania, Germany and the Netherlands have deployed PATRIOT batteries to Slovakia and the United States sent two PATRIOT batteries to Poland in April 2022.
New RAF VIP transport jets to be named ‘Envoy IV’
Two new Dassault 900LX aircraft have been purchased to replace the BAe146 aircraft that were withdrawn from Service in March.
RAF relocates Typhoon jets for exercise
Two Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets from RAF Lossiemouth have temporarily relocated to RAF Leeming to practise their ability to relocate at short notice.
