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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

UDT 2018: BMT Defence Services showcase their Wyvern SSK

BMT say it has developed WYVERN SSK to meet the requirements of customers looking to establish a new submarine capability or to upgrade existing platforms to a more competent design based on 21st century technology.

UDT 2018: SubSea Craft present the Submersible Diver Delivery Unit

The DDU, say SubSea Craft, is the next evolutionary step in surface-subsurface watercraft, combining exceptional surface performance with speed and range.

UDT 2018: Saab present Sabertooth deep water autonomous vehicle

The Sabertooth is a hybrid AUV/ROV capable of working in deep water either as an autonomous vehicle, or a remote vehicle via a tether.

UDT 2018 kicks off in Glasgow

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT 2018), taking place from the 26th - 28th of June this year.

HMS Montrose escorts Russian warships through the English Channel

The Royal Navy sent a frigate to intercept two Russian warships as they approached the English Channel.

Trans-Atlantic flight planned for new Royal Air Force unmanned aircraft

A new Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) ordered for the Royal Air Force will fly non-stop from the United States to RAF Fairford in the UK on the 11th of July, say the MoD.

Type 26 Frigate now tipped to win Australian frigate bid

The Australian National Security Committee is thought to have selected BAE Systems Type 26 Frigate as a winner.

HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares for first F-35 deck landings

British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently preparing to sail to the United States where the first F-35 jets will touch down on her deck in a couple of months.

Secretary General: History and interests argue for solidarity among North Atlantic Alliance

There have been disagreements throughout the history of the North Atlantic Alliance, but the member states have always been able to work together for collective defence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in London last week.

Upgraded Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit plus armed Hercules completes testing

This capability is designated "Harvest HAWK" (Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit).