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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

UK considering carrier based drones for aerial refuelling

The Royal Navy is looking at the use of "organic UAS Air to Air Refuelling".

American MV-22 Osprey trains with RFA Mounts Bay

Further link ups are planned this Spring when Mounts Bay joins HMS Albion and the UK’s Littoral Strike Group heads to the Baltic.

UK Defence Journal Charity T-Shirt Sale

We’re attempting to raise money for an armed forces charity by selling UK Defence Journal t-shirts.

BAE secures maritime support contracts worth over £1bn

BAE Systems will retain its role supporting the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Dreadnought nuclear subs to use ‘fly by wire’ tech

'Fly-by-wire' technology, often used in aircraft, will be used by Dreadnought class submarines.

BAE sweeten Typhoon deal with Finland

Finland has been invited to have a role in the future capability development the radar,

Composition of UK Carrier Strike Group confirmed

Nine ships, 5 squadrons of aircraft and 3,700 personnel will deploy to the Asia-Pacific region.

Russian forces begin massing on border with Ukraine

Russian military equipment is being moved to the Ukrainian border as part of a significant buildup of Russian forces.

BAE wins $42.5m contract for Landing Systems Integration

BAE has been awarded a $42.5m contract by the U.S. Navy to provide shore-based landing systems integration support services.

Dreadnought nuclear sub project ‘supports up to 30,000 jobs’

The manufacture of the four submarines is one of the largest and most complex engineering projects in the world.