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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

First British ‘GPS style’ satellite to transmit test signal

The UK Space Agency-funded test project will deliver the first UK-generated satellite navigation signal.

‘We need a bigger navy’ says Defence Committee chair

Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Select Committee and MP for Bournemouth East, discussed his desire for a larger navy in ConservativeHome.

Royal Navy looking for Type 45 Destroyer simulator

The Royal Navy is looking for a £50m Type 45 Destroyer engineering training simulator.

BAE awarded $493m to upgrade F-35 electronic warfare capability

BAE has been awarded a $493m contract by Lockheed to "significantly upgrade and modernise the electronic warfare system for the F-35".

NATO warns ‘aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences’

NATO has warned Russia against 'further aggression' in Ukraine.

BAE awarded £53m contract to support nuclear sub ‘autopilot’

BAE Systems Surface Ships in Portsmouth has been awarded a £53m contract to support submarine motion control systems.

Australian firm awarded Royal Navy submarine battery contract

Australian firm PMB Defence Engineering has been awarded a contract to improve the main battery module designs onboard British nuclear submarines.

British Army Special Operations Brigade looking for new rifle

The new rifle will be issued to the British Army's new 'Special Operations Brigade'.

British frigate re-joins fleet after major refit

HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has now re-joined the Royal Navy fleet.

British aircraft carrier to sail for secret mission

Britain's high-readiness aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail today for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational cargo mission, it has been revealed.