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.
Scottish shipyard wins Royal Navy aircraft carrier contract
The contract will see HMS Queen Elizabeth return to Rosyth so Babcock can carry out maintenance work on the aircraft carrier.
Japan commits to purchase 105 additional F-35 aircraft
The Japanese National Security Council and Cabinet authorised acquisition for 105 additional F-35s beyond the already approved 42 F-35s in the Japan Programme.
BAE awarded contract for Mobile Protected Firepower development
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $376 million for the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) programme and rapid prototyping effort with low-rate initial production options.
British Army receive first deliveries of new bomb disposal robots
The British Army have taken delivery of the first new cutting-edge bomb disposal robots, say the MoD.
UK Stabilisation Unit study discusses ways to reduce conflict
A research project by the UK's Stabilisation Unit explores the vital role of political deal-making in reducing violent conflict, say the organisation.
F-35 production target met with 91 aircraft deliveries
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 91st F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2018.
Sikorsky, Boeing provide look at unconventional looking SB-1 DEFIANT
Sikorsky and Boeing have provided the first look at the SB-1 DEFIANT helicopter being pitched for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role technology demonstrator programme.
Germany extends Heron drone contracts for operations in Afghanistan and Mali
Germany has extended the operation of the Heron 1 drones through a contract with Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH, a company of Airbus, until mid of 2020.
Robot Wars – Autonomous Warrior exercise wraps up
The British Army have just finished the biggest military robot exercise in British history, exercise Autonomous Warrior.
British firm Cobham selected for US Navy SeaPort Next Generation IDIQ Contract
Cobham has been awarded a SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) prime contract to provide engineering and programme management support services to the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
