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.
Czech Air Force starts first Estonian deployment for NATO
Czech JAS-39 Gripen fighters took over from the British Typhoon detachment.
NATO task force on ‘Maritime Express 2019’ tasking
SNMG1 have continued operations under the overarching Maritime Express construct.
British Army launch Army Warfighting Experiment 20 project
The aim is to explore emerging technology in Command, Control and Communication.
Indian Air Force halts Jaguar engine upgrades over cost
India is to shelve plans for an engine upgrade of the Jaguar jet due to high costs.
US launches new ‘Space Command’
US President Donald Trump has launched a new Pentagon command dedicated to warfare in space.
Northrop Grumman intercepts missile at long range during flight test
Northrop Grumman say they have successfully intercepted a cruise missile at extended range.
Raytheon awarded $349m for Maritime Strike Tomahawk
The US Navy previously utilised Tomahawk anti-ship missiles during the Cold War.
First Brazilian Gripen E jet completes first flight
Saab has announced the successful first flight of the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft.
HMS Defender redeployed to Gulf to protect shipping
HMS Defender will join the Royal Navy’s efforts to protect shipping in the Middle East.
Australia sending P-8A to join British and American forces patrolling Strait of Hormuz
Australia will join the United Kingdom and the United States in patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
