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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

British Boxer mortar mission module fired for first time

RBSL has demonstrated the ability of a BOXER Mission Module to successfully integrate and fire a mortar from the BOXER vehicle.

Supacat delivers upgraded British Army CBRN vehicles

Vehicle developer Supacat has delivered the first tranche of upgraded British Army CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) surveillance and reconnaissance vehicles.

New British tanks to feature Israeli Laser Warning System

Elbit Systems UK has been selected to provide the Elbit Laser Warning System (ELAWS) as part of the Challenger 3 Programme.

Brimstone-equipped Boxer vehicle variant revealed

RBSL has unveiled the Boxer Overwatch, a Brimstone missile-equipped variant of the Boxer vehicle.

British Littoral Response Group deploys to Mediterranean

Op ACHILLEAN is a large-scale operation which sees amphibious assault ship HMS Albion lead HMS Defender, RFA Argus and RFA Mounts Bay to the Mediterranean.

MoD confirm they will ‘not accept’ Ajax until issues fixed

The Ministry of Defence say they "will not accept a vehicle until it can be used safely" and that they "cannot determine a realistic timescale for the introduction of Ajax into service".

How much has been spent on the Royal Navy’s new frigates?

So far, just under £2.5bn has been spent on the Type 26 Frigate since 2017 with just under £530mn being spent on the Type 31 over the same period.

British RC-135 aircraft monitors Russian naval base

A Royal Air Force RC-135 'Rivet Joint' intelligence gathering aircraft has once again been operating in international airspace near the headquarters of the Russian Northern Fleet.

Britain ‘recapitalising’ M270 missile launcher system

The system will be upgraded with better armour and the ability to fire a wider range of longer-range missiles.

British presence in Indo-Pacific outlined

The Ministry of Defence has outlined the British military presence in the Indo-Pacific, pointing out that it has grown in recent years.