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George Allison

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

Elbit delivers ‘XACT’ night vision goggles to British Army

Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first tranche of its XACT Night Vision Goggles to the British Army.

Diversity stats for the British armed forces

The Ministry of Defence has published the biannual armed forces diversity statistics.

‘Project Highlight ‘ – Britain looking to develop new Laser Warning Device

Britain is looking to develop a new 'Laser Warning Device' to equip its armed forces.

New images show how the Type 31 Frigate will look

These images show how the Type 31 'Inspiration Class' Frigate will look and they're more up to date than the imagery we've shown recently.

Britain and Japan to develop new fighter jet engine

In addition to working together on a new jet engine for their future fighter jets, Britain and Japan will also work together on Japan's new 'Joint New Air-to-Air Missile' programme.

Chinook troop insertion and extraction contract awarded

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £410k contract to IrvingGQ to support 'Chinook Helicopter Troop Insertion & Extraction System Equipment'.

Merlin engineers save £12m with part replacement ‘simple fix’

Engineers who maintain Merlin helicopters have saved £12m per year with what they call 'a simple fix'.

Could ‘Ellida’ be Britain’s future amphibious assault ship?

The UK is looking at 'Multi Role Support Ships' to provide future amphibious assault capabilities, but what might they look like?

American nuclear attack submarine visits Scotland

An American Virginia class nuclear submarine is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.

U.S. Navy test drone on aircraft carrier

The U.S. Navy has successfully manoeuvred MQ-25 on an aircraft carrier for the first time.