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Tom Dunlop

Tom Dunlop
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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.

Bridge supplier WFEL receives Armed Forces Covenant Award

UK military bridge manufacturer WFEL has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award, which acknowledges WFEL's support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community.

MBDA Marte ER anti-ship missile in first launch

MBDA's Marte ER anti-ship missile has completed its first firing, successfully passing a major phase in its development say the firm.

Over half of British public ‘would not feel safe’ in autonomous vehicles

New research reveals that over half of UK citizens (57%) would not feel safe riding in a self-driving vehicle.

NATO invests in Albanian defence capabilities with air base upgrade

General Tod D. Wolters, Commander Allied Air Command, conducted a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony at the Albanian Ministry of Defence in Tirana starting off a NATO security investment into Albania’s Kuçova Air Base, say NATO.

Elbit Systems complete delivery of JTAC and FST simulator to British Army

Elbit Systems UK recently completed delivery of a mobile Close Air Support (CAS) and joint fires simulator to the British Army.

Boeing delivers first two KC-46A Pegasus tankers to US Air Force

The first two Boeing KC-46 Pegasus aircraft departed Everett’s Paine Field last week for McConnell Air Force Base, where the 22nd Air Refueling Wing was the first unit to receive the tankers.

Puma helicopters power through Afghan winter

Puma helicopters deployed to Afghanistan have continued to operate 'despite the challenges the aircrew face from the Afghan winter, snow and mountainous terrain', say the Royal Air Force.

Red Arrows to tour the USA and Canada

The Red Arrows will fly to North America for the Western Hawk 19 tour and will travel across two nations with 'a view to promoting trade and co-operation', say the Royal Air Force.

750 Naval Air Squadron hit 10,000 flying hours milestone

750 Naval Air Squadron has reached 10,000 flying hours teaching aviation weapons specialists in the skies above Cornwall, say the Royal Navy.

House of Lords back campaign to save Appledore shipyard

Union GMB's campaign to save Appledore was backed in the House of Lords as a possible buyer emerged for the shipyard.