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.
200 troops deploy to support flood relief in South Yorkshire
Two hundred personnel have deployed this morning to South Yorkshire to support flood relief efforts, say the MoD.
Chinook helicopter provides flooding defence assistance
The Chinook Force has been called in to assist at a pumping station near Doncaster following heavy rainfall, say the RAF.
Royal Marines evacuate civilians in US state of Virginia
Royal Marines have been training in the evacuation of 'vulnerable civilians' during an exercise in the United States, say the Ministry of Defence.
1 Assault Group Royal Marines renamed 47 Commando Raiding Group
1 Assault Group Royal Marines – the Royal Marines’ amphibious warfare experts – will now be known as 47 Commando Raiding Group.
NATO meeting in London ‘must address capability shortfalls’ and ‘Russian aggression’
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee have issued recommendations ahead of a NATO Leaders Meeting in London.
British Typhoon jets fly with US B-52 bombers
Typhoon fighter jets have exercised with visiting US B-52 bombers, say the Royal Air Force.
US approves $4.5 billion Japanese F-15 upgrade package
The US State Department has approved Japan’s request for upgrades for its F-15 Eagle aircraft.
Iranian Air Force conduct test flight of Yasin trainer jet
The Iranian Air Force has conducted a test-flight of the Yasin jet trainer, a locally-produced aircraft.
General Atomics awarded contract for Hypersonic Glide Body Prototypes
General Atomics has been awarded a contract for the manufacture of subassemblies for the Common Hypersonic Glide Body.
RAF Voyager tanker operates from Singapore for first time
A Voyager tanker operated for the first time from Paya Lebar Airbase Singapore, as part of Exercise Bersama Lima.
