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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

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.

Netherlands stocking up on AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for Apache helicopters

The US State Department has approved a purchase by Netherlands of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for their Apache helicopters. 

HMS Montrose returns to sea

HMS Montrose began her refit in 2014  and she has been fitted with the newly developed Sea Ceptor missile system, an Artisan radar and other new systems.

PICTURES: USAF Thunderbirds take to the skies of the UK in preparation for RIAT...

Images show the US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being held at RAF Fairford.

THAAD successfully intercepts target in missile defence test

The US Missile Defense Agency conducted an intercept test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) element of the US ballistic missile defence system.