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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

Tri-Nation Pact inked for joint Wedgetail development

The Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Airforce, and the United States Air Force have come together to sign a joint vision statement for the development of the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft by each of their respective countries.

New British frigate welcomes first crew

The first sailors have been assigned to HMS Venturer, the first of the five upcoming Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates anticipated to be operational by the end of the decade.

Glasgow firm secures £169m Dreadnought submarine mast work

Thales UK in Glasgow has secured a £169m contract to manufacture advanced optronic masts for the upcoming Dreadnought-class submarines.

UK places £280m order for frontline battlefield munitions

Essential items such as 155mm artillery shells, 30mm medium calibre rounds, and 5.56mm ammunition will see significant production increases.

Jets embark on British aircraft carrier ahead of deployment

F-35 jets have once again landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of training exercises before the warship and her Carrier Strike Group deploy.

Babcock secures contract for HMS Victorious refit

Babcock has signed an initial contract with the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) for the comprehensive refit of HMS Victorious, the UK's second Vanguard Class nuclear submarine.

Ministry of Defence pauses recruitment says report

According to civil service news website Civil Service World, the Ministry of Defence has implemented a four-week halt on recruitment to handle existing financial pressures.

British and Irish naval vessels work together

HMS Hurworth and L.É. Samuel Beckett sailed together following a visit to Dublin by the British vessel.

BAE bags $37m contract for Next Generation Launcher Design

BAE Systems has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to design the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS).

NATO AWACS supports readiness training

NATO's Airborne Warning and Control (AWACS) aircraft played a pivotal role in providing command and control for Allied air forces in the Baltic Sea region.