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 Air Force Officer first to pass 6000 flying hours in a Tornado
A Royal Air Force navigator from RAF Marham has become the first person in history to log over 6000 hours flying in a Tornado fast jet.
UK to deploy Apache and Wildcat helicopters to Estonia
Wildcat and Apache helicopters will be deployed to Estonia this year, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
NATO provides Intelligence Training to Royal Moroccan Forces
NATO’s Headquarters Allied Air Command sent a Mobile Training Team to Morocco to conduct training with the Royal Moroccan Forces on the subject of Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR).
BAE to produce more APKWS II rockets for US and allied nations
BAE Systems has received a $225m order to manufacture additional laser-guided rockets for US military and allied customers.
Royal Marines exercise with US Marines
The Royal Navy say that 45 Commando are the guinea pigs for a new initiative by the head of the US Marine Corps, General Robert B Neller, who is determined to better prepare his men for battle – by pitching them against their peers.
Royal Marines train in Norway
Commandos of 1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1AGRM) are honing their tight formation skills in the ice-filled fjords of northern Norway, say the Royal Navy.
HMS Ledbury trains in the Gulf
Minehunter HMS Ledbury has been testing her guns and mine disposal equipment during training in the Gulf, say the Royal Navy.
42 Commando Royal Marines practice Maritime Boarding tactics
42 Commando have been perfecting their board and search/protection skills alongside the US Marines equivalent, FASTCENT, say the Ministry of Defence.
NATO SNMG1 task group prepares for Exercise Dynamic Guard
Standing NATO Maritime Group ONE (SNMG1), under the command of US Rear Adm. Edward Cashman, is in Bergen for a scheduled port visit to finalise planning for Allied Maritime Command led exercise Dynamic Guard 19-1, hosted by Norway.
Royal Marines train for Arctic war games
Royal Marines of 1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1AGRM) will soon be "storming through the fjords of Norway", say the Ministry of Defence.
