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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

More F-35 jets delivered to the UK

Three more F-35B aircraft have been delivered to the UK, bringing the fleet to 24 aircraft.

Ministry of Defence tendering to replace BAe 146 transport fleet

Under the £80 million 'Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation' contract, four Royal Air Force BAe 146 transport aircraft will be replaced by two civil business jets.

Why is shipbuilding apparently invisible in Scotland?

Social media encourages echo-chambers in which confirmation bias runs rampant.

Challenger 3 Active Protection System moves into next phase of trials

A contract award notice states that Israeli firm Rafael has been awarded a £4.5m contract for Challenger 3 'Active Protection System' phase 2A trials.

Cambridge firm to supply radar software for Type 26 Frigates

Cambridge Pixel will be supplying its latest generation of radar processing and display software for the Type 26 Frigate.

Drones go up against British aircraft carrier

The Royal Navy will now be able to routinely take Banshee drones on board aircraft carriers and conduct aerial defence drills for both F-35 and escort vessels.

UK increasing size of Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet

The Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet fleet will be expanded from 6 to 8 aircraft and upgraded to include new defensive systems.

Update on the UK’s nuclear submarine disposal efforts

Removal of low-level radioactive waste from Swiftsure and Resolution has been successfully and safely completed.

Royal Marines ‘victorious’ in fight against U.S. Marines

British Commandos won decisive battles early on, but, with the U.S. Marines pushing into allied territory, they carried out raids behind enemy lines to stop further counterattacks.

MoD ‘continually fails to learn from its mistakes’ says report

The Public Accounts Committee has published a scathing report titled 'Improving the performance of major defence equipment contracts'.