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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

Raytheon sign $2 billion Standard Missile-3 contract

Raytheon will produce and deliver SM-3 Block IB interceptors under a $2.1 billion, multi-year U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract.

US Air Force and Boeing agree on KC-46 fix

The US Air Force and Boeing have reached an agreement to implement a final KC-46A Pegasus Remote Vision System design.

Cobham repurposes fighter-jet tech for COVID-19 ventilators

Cobham has modified existing hardware used for oxygen systems in military aircraft for use in a ventilator.

Boeing extends suspension of Puget Sound production operations

Boeing is extending the suspension of production at the location where the UK's remaining P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft are being assembled.

QinetiQ delivers 59 Banshee Whirlwind targets to Indonesia

QinetiQ's Target Systems business signed a contract to supply 59 unmanned Banshee Whirlwind targets to Indonesia in May 2019.

Boeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook to Royal Netherlands Air Force

Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

More ventilators arrive to support NHS COVID-19 efforts

The first ventilators from the UK Government’s 'Ventilator Challenge' effort rolled off production lines this weekend.

US Navy awards BAE Systems $200m contract to upgrade USS Boxer

BAE Systems has received a contract to drydock and perform 18 months of maintenance and modernisation work aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer.

Sale of FA-50 jets to Argentina halted due to budget issues

"It must have been difficult for Argentina to spend its defense budget for fighter jets when it is experiencing difficulties due to the virus spread" a Korea Aerospace Industries spokesperson was reported as saying.

US Navy Captain fired for voicing Coronavirus concerns for his crew tests positive

The US Navy Captain fired for his widely publicised plea for help for his coronavirus-affected crew has himself tested positive for the disease.