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Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop
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Tom brings over thirteen years of experience in the defence sector, with deep expertise across both military and commercial maritime industries. His work has taken him across Europe and the Far East, and he is currently based in Scotland.

UK spending £9.5m on Titania communications satellite

It is hoped that 'Titania' will "accelerate the development and adoption of space-based optical communications" for the British Armed Forces.

Russian aircraft intercepted off Scottish coast

Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth in the north of Scotland.

BAE contracted to sustain F-35 electronic warfare system

BAE Systems has received a $93 million contract to provide critical sustainment support for the F-35 AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare system.

UK 1st Aviation Brigade ‘demonstrates firepower’

During the exercise, Apache and Wildcat helicopters formed an 'Attack Reconnaissance Team' to carry out an aviation assault. 

HMS Blyth and HMS Ramsey being transferred to Ukraine

The two minehunters were decommissioned in Rosyth this week.

Britain and Kenya sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

British troops currently help to train over 1,100 Kenyan soldiers every year.

Royal Navy and U.S. Navy minehunting forces train together

The Royal Navy and U.S. Navy have tested "traditional and future minehunting techniques and equipment".

BAE to provide stealth tech to Norwegian defence firm

BAE Systems has been awarded a £3m contract to provide technology for Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile system

Royal Marines carry out raids in Australia

Royal Marines have carried out raids on beaches in North Queensland as part of an exercise.

Royal Navy testing drones to rescue overboard sailors

The Royal Navy is testing drones to help rescue sailors who fall overboard.