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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.

UK firm provides imaging sensor for space mision

UK imaging sensor manufacturer, Teledyne Space Imaging, has provided the key imaging and sensor instrumentation for the EarthCARE satellite.

MOD in £50-£70m contract for command staff training

The FJCAST initiative is aimed at providing comprehensive and effective collective training exercises for military commanders and staff.

Sikorsky tests ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ UAS for DARPA Project

This VTOL UAS, which takes off and lands on its tail like a helicopter, transitions to horizontal forward flight for long-endurance missions.

German PATRIOT unit integrates with Finnish forces

A German PATRIOT firing unit has deployed to Finland to integrate with a Finnish brigade during Exercise Mallet Strike 24-1.

Minister for Defence Procurement visits Boxer factory

During the visit, the ministerial delegation engaged with the skilled team of welders, fitters, and mechanics working on the new armoured vehicles.

QinetiQ launches Android app for Position Location Information

Bracer is utilised in various roles, including military exercises and tactical operations, training expeditions, search and rescue, and border force patrols.

PAC-3 MSE integrated with Aegis weapon system

Lockheed Martin successfully launched a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor from an MK-70 containerised launch platform to engage and destroy a cruise missile target in flight.

Royal Navy explores Virtual Reality training for navigation

The Royal Navy is pioneering a shift in navigational training by incorporating Virtual Reality (VR) technology into its programmes.

MBDA completes qualification of GRIFO air defence system

MBDA has successfully completed a qualification firing of the GRIFO air defence system, incorporating the CAMM-ER missile, for the Italian Army.

U.S. and Allies boost presence with F-35s in Indo-Pacific

By 2035, the region is expected to host over 300 U.S. and allied F-35s.