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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

F-35 automated logisitics system all set for A and C variants, B variant lags...

The upgraded Autonomic Logistics Information System has been approved for installation.

Typhoon completes first dual firing of Meteor missile

A Typhoon jet has successfully completed a simultaneous firing of two Meteor missiles as part of the programme to integrate the weapon on to the aircraft.

Italian Typhoons deploy to Iceland on NATO air mission

The Italian Air Force has deployed six of its Typhoon fighter aircraft and a detachment of 140 personnel to Iceland. The Italian detachment will be based...

American F-35A stealth aircraft deploy to Estonia

Two F-35A stealth jets and supporting personnel arrived at Ämari Air Base, Estonia this week.

Royal Navy Destroyer enters the Black Sea

HMS Daring has sailed through the Bosphorus Straight and into the Black Sea, a move described by Russian media as 'clear provocation'.

F-35 to feature ‘laser weapons’

Lockheed Martin is considering laser weapon concepts for use by the F-35 and other aircraft.

British jets start air patrols over Romania

Four Typhoon aircraft from the Royal Air Force arrived in Romania on Monday as part of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission.

Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight

Boeing and Saab have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft The jet is identical to the first and designed specifically for...

Canada requests $195m follow-on C-17 support services

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by Canada to recieve follow-on C-17 logistics support services.

MBDA contracted to support Sea Viper weapon system on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet

MBDA has received a £175 million contract from the MoD for further 'In-Service Support' to the Sea Viper weapon system.