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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.

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.

US Navy to commission new nuclear submarine USS South Dakota

The US Navy will commission its newest fast attack submarine, the future USS South Dakota, during a ceremony on Saturday, February the 2nd.

Netherlands rolls out first operational F-35

Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.

Rheinmetall to sue German Government over Saudi arms embargo

Citing a letter to the Economy Ministry, local media outlet Spiegel said Rheinmetall intends to sue the German government for loss of revenue if the suspension continues.

Thales to develop new sensor connectivity capability for Rafale F4

The improvements will be aimed at enabling greater interconnectivity between the Rafale and other assets deployed on a mission.