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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

£2.8bn Boxer armoured vehicle contract signed for British Army

The Defence Secretary has announced that the British Army will receive more than 500 Boxer armoured vehicles.

British firm Meggitt selected by Lockheed Martin to supply C-130J fuel bladders

Meggitt PLC has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply fuel bladders for its C-130J Super Hercules platform. 

NATO warships test electronic warfare defences off British coast

Thirteen NATO countries are taking part in simulated air and missile defence drills off the United Kingdom's south coast.

General Atomics to weaponise French MQ-9 drones

General Atomics has won an $18 million contract action to weaponise France's MQ‐9 Block 5 drones.

Avon Protection begin production of new respirators for British forces

Avon Protection will manufacture and supply tens of thousands of respirators for the British armed forces in a £16 million deal.

HMS Prince of Wales testing new waste disposal system

Sailors onboard HMS Prince of Wales are testing her state-of-the-art pyrolysis plants, say the Royal Navy.

Secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle lands after 780 days in orbit

The US Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit.

Israeli F-15 jet shoots down UAV over Gaza Strip

Local media have reported that F-15 jets intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying at an unusual height over the Gaza Strip.

US, UK nuclear submarine Common Missile Compartment work awarded

The Common Missile Compartment, being designed for the Ohio and Vanguard submarine replacement vessels, will house nuclear missiles aboard American Colombia class and British...

US Marine Corps orders more Amphibious Combat Vehicles from BAE

BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract from the US Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under a third order for Low...