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.
US Stratcom chief discusses 21st-Century deterrence
"Strategic deterrence starts with nuclear capabilities because nuclear war always has been an existential threat to the nation, but deterrence in the 21st century presents new challenges and integrates new capabilities."
Chinese land forces ‘display military might’ at arms exhibition
A large display of domestically developed arms used by Chinese land forces was presented to hundreds of foreign military officers.
Augmented reality for grenade launcher training?
Researchers at the US Army Research Laboratory-Orlando have been exploring augmented reality training for the MK-19 grenade launcher.
US announces F-35 global warehousing assignments
As part of the continued advancement of the F-35 Global Support Solution strategy, the Department of Defense has assigned F-35 regional warehousing capability in the European and Pacific regions to the Netherlands and Australia.
Carrier Strike exercise ends ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth Arrival
As HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares to sail into Portsmouth for the first time tomorrow – the UK carrier strike team have proved their skills on a major US-UK exercise.
Typhoons strike Islamic State sniper teams
Typhoons have attacked an Islamic State defensive position and two sniper teams in Raqqa.
Typhoon jets obliterate Islamic State stronghold in Syria
Typhoon jets conducted an attack against a heavily fortified building held by Islamic State while supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
UK extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces
The UK is expanding its training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with new military courses covering threats like countering attacks from snipers, armoured vehicles and mortars.
NATO stresses strong support for Ukraine in face of ‘Russian occupation’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was on a two-day visit to Ukraine during which he reaffirmed the Alliance’s strong political and practical support for Ukraine.
UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational
Construction of the hospital came at the request of the UN, and was assessed as one of the best ways UK expertise could support delivery of the UNMISS mandate.
