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George Allison

George Allison
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George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

North Atlantic Council statement on the North Korean missile launch

The North Atlantic Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) unprecedented launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range.

Australia seeking to upgrade Super Hornet fleet in $101.4 million deal

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Australia for upgrades to its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.

Government suggest change to UK F-35 variant order after first 48 F-35Bs

Earl Howe, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, has suggested that a change in F-35 variant may be on the cards after the first 48 F-35Bs.

Australia purchases 14,000 rounds of ammunition for tank fleet in $100m deal

The US State Department has approved the sale to Australia for 120mm tank ammunition and related support services.

Sentinel fleet cut by one aircraft but gains reprieve until 2021

Reports had suggested that fleet will go from 5 aircraft to 4 as the RAF are forced to cut one of the aircraft in order to keep the type in service, this has now been confirmed.

WATCH: Queen Elizabeth meets Queen Elizabeth

Footage shows when HMS Queen Elizabeth met the Cunard cruise liner MV Queen Elizabeth off the coast of Scotland.

BAE to provide Electronic Warfare suite for US Special Operations Command AC/MC-130Js

The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to provide new electronic warfare systems for its fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft.

Additional Type 26 Frigate component contracts awarded

BAE Systems has awarded manufacturing equipment contracts to a further 14 companies for the Type 26 Frigate work.

Type 26 Frigate construction to use 65% foreign steel

It has been revealed that only 35% of the steel required to build each Type 26 Frigate will be sourced from the UK.

F-35As, F-35Bs come together for Exercise Red Flag

This iteration of Red Flag is the first to have both the F-35A and F-35B aircraft.