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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.

Britain trials ‘sail drones’ in the Gulf

The drones are able to patrol and monitor a far greater area of sea than an individual warship working on its own.

Why can’t the Russian air force gain air superiority over Ukraine?

Is the Russian Air Force incapable of complex air operations? That's the question being asked by Justin Bronk, Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology at RUSI.

Royal Navy support Ukrainian Antarctic base

HMS Protector dropped in on Ukrainian polar research station Vernadsky in Antarctica.

NATO warships visit Dundee, Scotland

NATO warships have arrived in Scotland for a scheduled port visit.

British Poseidon aircraft ‘hunts’ Norwegian submarine

A P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been participating in a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise off the coast of Norway.

Future Cruise/Anti–Ship missile project moves forward

The project, originally believed to be one missile able to strike ships and land targets, now appears to have become two distinct missiles. One is a supersonic anti-ship missile and the other is a subsonic cruise missile.

British warships monitor Russian vessels near UK

Frigates HMS Kent, HMS Argyll and HMS Northumberland plus survey ship HMS Echo and patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored Russian naval activity across 100's of miles.

Britain and Japan to develop new fighter jet sensor

The 'JAGUAR' radio frequency sensor will enable jets to "better detect future threats from air, land and sea, quickly and accurately locating targets and denying surveillance technology operated by our adversaries", say the Ministry of Defence.

Royal Marines deploy to Norway for NATO exercise

Royal Marines will lead the British involvement in the exercise supported by a task group of Royal Navy ships including aircraft carrier and NATO command ship HMS Prince of Wales.

Pathfinder reconnaissance troops ‘pack punch’ on exercise

The Pathfinders are the advance force for 16 Air Assault's Brigade Combat Team.