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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

Builder to reimburse Army if Ajax vehicle unable to enter service

General Dynamics will reimburse the Ministry of Defence if Ajax is unable to enter service and the "liability for the breach is established".

A brief look at the Royal Navy’s big projects

Here's a brief look at some of the big projects being undertaken by the Royal Navy over the next decade and their current status.

UK planning to purchase additional A400M transport aircraft

In a table detailing current and future Ministry of Defence expenditure, an entry is listed mentioning that the UK plans to purchase additional A400M Atlas transport aircraft later this decade.

Boeing wins £460m British military logistics contract

A logistics system critical to British military operations around the world will be supported under a new five-year, £460 million contract with Boeing Defence UK.

British warship passes 1,000 days in the Persian Gulf

Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose today has passed 1,000 days in the Persian Gulf.

Contract awarded for maintenance of RAF’s High-G Centrifuge

Thales UK has been awarded a contract for the continued service provision and equipment maintenance of the High-G Centrifuge at RAF Cranwell.

Britain, America, Russia, China and France say ‘no one wins’ nuclear war

In a joint statement, Britain, America, Russia, China and France have declared that a nuclear war 'cannot be won and must never be fought'.

Vessel attacked off coast of Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency advised mariners to exercise extreme caution in the area.

American nuclear powered attack submarine visits Gibraltar

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany conducted a scheduled port visit in Gibraltar last week.

First F-35B undergoes airframe strengthening using lasers

Laser shock peening strengthens the aircraft’s frame without adding any additional material or weight, which would reduce its capability by limiting fuel or weapon carrying capacity.