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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

Boeing completes Radar upgrades for Saudi Arabian AWACS fleet

Boeing has completed a series of upgrades that 'substantially enhance the technological capabilities' of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.

Royal Air Force confirm image showing ‘Love from Manchester’ message on bomb is real

The image was thought to be a social media hoax but the Royal Air Force have now confirmed it is genuine.

IN PICTURES: HMS Medway starting to look shipshape on the Clyde

HMS Medway is a River class offshore patrol vessel under-construction on the Clyde, we’ve taken a closer look.

The 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment train Iraqi and Kurdish security forces

Members of 2 LANCS are training Iraqi and Kurdish security forces on developing counter-IED and medical skills, with Royal Engineers providing mobility support using bridging and breaching.

‘No credible evidence’ British strikes have hit civilians say Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence say that "no credible evidence" of civilian casualties inflicted by British aircraft has been found.

BMT Defence Services wins contract with new Norwegian submarine acquisition programme.

BMT Defence Services has won a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to provide consultancy support for the New Norwegian Submarine Acquisition programme.

Boeing, DARPA to design, build, test new experimental spaceplane

Phantom Express aims to enable faster, more affordable small satellite launches.

Boeing to ‘broaden support’ for US Navy, Marines F/A-18 fleet

Boeing will upgrade additional F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet fighters for the US Navy and Marine Corps through a recently awarded $238 million contract extension.

British jets step up strikes against Islamic State

Tornado aircraft struck seven Islamic State targets in Mosul, whilst Typhoons bombed a group of extremists east of Raqqah.

United Kingdom terror threat level raised to ‘critical’ meaning that an attack is ‘expected...

The threat level in the United Kingdom has been raised and Soldiers have also been deployed on streets in bid to prevent further attacks.