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.
Royal Marines trial new drones and robots near Glasgow
Royal Marines responsible for guarding the UK’s nuclear weapons and submarines have been testing drones and robots at Jackton Police College in East Kilbride.
New training system for Reaper and Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
The new Reaper training system will also be used for the new Protector RPAS which will enter RAF service in the early-2020s.
Australia purchasing anti-ship missiles to boost long-range strike capabilities
Australia has made the decision to acquire AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles at an estimated cost of around $800 million.
Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft with support from ‘VIP’ Voyager
Typhoon fighter aircraft have been scrambled to monitor Russian aircraft north of Scotland.
RAF convert two BAe146 aircraft to carry medical patients
"The advantage of the BAe146 is that it can land at airports where Voyager can't due to its smaller size and footprint."
British frigate tested with ‘drone assaults and torpedo attacks’
Type 23 Frigate HMS Kent is one of two Royal Navy warships joining more than two dozen allies vessels for Exercise BALTOPS in the Baltic Sea.
Italy procures 6 F-35 jets for $368 million
Lockheed Martin has received a $368.2 million contract to produce five F-35As and an F-35B for Italy.
British firm WFEL receives US Department Of Defense bridging contract
WFEL has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense to upgrade a further tranche of DSB Dry Support Bridges already in-service with the US Army.
