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.
New contract award for Merlin helicopter engines
Availability of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters is hoped to increase thanks to a new engine support contract award which runs through to 2030.
Eagle warning system for F-15 completes operational testing
"EPAWSS was designed for upgradeability and rapid capability insertion," said Amy Nesbitt, EPAWSS program manager at BAE Systems.
Northrop ballistic missile target successfully launched
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully launched a ballistic missile target vehicle to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 32 (FTM-32), in cooperation with the U.S. Navy.
Rolls-Royce supplies mtu Kinetic PowerPacks
Rolls-Royce has supplied and commissioned four of its mtu Kinetic PowerPacks to X-FAB Sarawak, the Malaysian division of X-FAB, a foundry group for specialty semiconductor applications.
WW2 submarine tragedy remembered
HMS Stonehenge vanished on only her second patrol sometime in mid-March 1944 in the Bay of Bengal.
Argentina sign purchase intent for 24 F-16s
The decision to sell the Danish jets to Argentina has been carried out in close collaboration with the American government.
RAF looking at new ‘Autonomous Collaborative Platform’ drones
The Royal Air Force has set out its shift to air combat featuring advanced drones with the release of its 'Autonomous Collaborative Platform Strategy'.
BAE signs contract for Mid-Life Upgrade of Danish CV90 fleet
The upgrades include equipping the Danish CV90s with rubber tracks that both decrease the vehicle’s weight, freeing up payload for the addition of new systems, as well as reduce noise and vibrations.
Britain boosts spending on complex weapons
Over the last four years, the United Kingdom has demonstrated a marked 48.05% increase in its spending on complex weapons delivery.
QinetiQ reports first flight of new Rattler Supersonic Target
QinetiQ is customising the platform to support the US Department of Defense’s HELM Rattler laser project.
