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George Allison

George Allison
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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

BMT strengthens maritime engineering with AMT acquisition

The company has further strengthened its position in the maritime engineering and design sector in the Asia-Pacific region through the strategic acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT).

Raytheon awarded huge F-35 support contract, UK Involved

The extensive scope of work covers critical support for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

Czech and French Air Forces demo NATO airpower

According to a press release from NATO Allied Air Command, from November 25 to 29, 2024, the Czech and French Air Forces successfully conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise in Náměšť, Czechia.

Japan buys 1,200 AMRAAM air to air missiles in $3.64bn deal

The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of a sale to Japan of up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles for an estimated cost of $3.64 billion.

Man jailed for seven years after sharing terrorist material

Hossen was convicted of five counts of sharing terrorist material, following an investigation initiated when he was stopped at Stansted Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Support contract awarded for Dreadnought Trident sub support

Emcube has been awarded a contract by the U.S. relating to the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and British Dreadnought programmes.

Saab receives radar order for U.S. Air Forces in Europe

Saab has secured an order from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

U.S. Navy Awards $3.5bn contract for E-130J

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a significant $3.5 billion contract to develop the successor to the E-6B Mercury aircraft.

Netherlands deploys stealth fighters to Estonia

The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed a detachment of F-35 fighter jets to the newly renovated Ämari Air Base in Estonia.

NATO boosting forces in the Baltic following cable damage

On 30 December 2024, NATO Allies met at the alliance's headquarters to discuss the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following the...