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.
Rising tensions boost military spend on Electronic Warfare equipment
Evolving threat landscapes and impending modernisation of military aircraft will sustain demand for new, improved EW systems.
Leonardo M-40 target drone used to prove latest Mistral missiles
A number of M-40 drones simulating enemy aircraft were flown by Leonardo, enabling the demonstration of MBDA’s latest Mistral missile.
The Meteor Missile – A Guide
Meteor is a 'Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile' system developed by MBDA.
British Destroyer seizes £3.3m worth of drugs
HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, found the drugs on a dhow as they swept the northern Arabian Sea for smugglers and traffickers.
X-59 supersonic research aircraft cleared for final assembly
NASA’s first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration.
Germany orders additional Meteor missiles
MBDA has received an order to build further Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Air Force.
Ministry of Defence donates 14000 meals to UK charities
The Ministry of Defence has donated thousands of unused ration packs.
US Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’
The US Air Force will procure up to 84 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, training devices and associated support equipment from Boeing.
New pledges announced in Queen’s Speech for the Armed Forces
According to a release, the Government say they have promised to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant in law, and bring forward proposals to tackle vexatious claims.
Second Chinese aircraft carrier enters service
The commissioning of the Shandong has placed China in a small club of nations with multiple aircraft carriers. The nation is also building a third.
