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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.

British C-130J Hercules fleet busy across the Middle East

On average the detachment moves over 200 troops into theatre and up to 40 tonnes of freight each month.

HMS Montrose resumes Middle East patrols

Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose is back patrolling the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas.

Leaders agree ‘NATO 2030’ agenda on strengthening Alliance

NATO leaders reaffirmed the Alliance’s dual-track approach of defence and dialogue towards Russia.

Submarine training facility takes shape at Faslane

Work is well underway on a new training facility which will "secure HMNB Clyde as the central base for submariners in the UK", say the Ministry of Defence.

NATO Secretary General praises UK role in alliance

"I had the pleasure of visiting HMS Queen Elizabeth and that is really an impressive aircraft carrier, demonstrating the commitment of the UK to our common security, to our collective defence."

British assault ship ‘fends off’ fighter jets

HMS Albion fended off attacks from Spanish jets as the assault ship tested her air defence skills in the Baltic Sea.

British Carrier Strike Group arriving in Korea in August

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group are likely to reach South Korea in August.

Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry hone skills

The exercise is designed to build upon low level skills in the Light Cavalry role.

Huge NATO naval exercise kicks off in Baltic region

Air and sea assets from 18 nations, including the UK, are currently in the region.

P-8 conducts types first Harpoon firing in European theatre

An American P-8 Posiedon successfully conducted a coordinated missile launch using two AGM-84D Harpoons against a target barge in Norway.