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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.

Australia ordering more Type 26 Frigates than the UK is not ’embarrassing’ – here’s...

With some commentators, rightly or wrongly, arguing that it's "embarrassing" the Royal Australian Navy will be ordering more Type 26 Frigates than the Royal Navy, some perspective is key. 

Strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

Strikes continue against Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, with coalition forces conducting 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

Army called in to transport NHS staff to hospital in Scotland

The Army has been drafted in to help NHS staff get to work in Scottish hospitals.

What is SPEAR 3 and why is it important?

The 'Select Precision Effects At Range Capability 3' (SPEAR 3) is an air-to-ground, anti-tank, anti-structure and anti-ship missile.

One of the world’s premier fighter aircraft – The Typhoon

The Typhoon is a highly capable and agile fourth-generation combat aircraft and is the backbone of the RAF's combat air capability.

Analysts recap global defence spending for 2017, eye future growth

The first annual Global Defence Snapshot by Forecast International indicates continued growth in the worldwide market following relatively flat investment over the course of the 2015-2016 period.

Mare Harbour jetty improvements complete in Falkland Islands

The MoD say the jetty will improve military capability in the Falkland Islands and improve life for personnel on the Islands.

ADS Group solves email deliverability issues and combats phishing with OnDMARC

ADS Group is a UK‐based trade organisation that represents the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, with membership made up of over 1,000 UK...

The E-3D Sentry – A look at a British Airborne Early Warning stalwart

The US designed E-3D Sentry AEW.Mk 1 is an airborne early warning (AEW) and command and control aircraft in British service, but what does that mean?

Report finds MoD ‘up to £4.2bn worse off’ after military homes are sold off

A National Audit Office report reveals that the MoD is paying £178 million a year to rent properties it sold and now leases back. The...