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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

Royal Navy awards contract for large autonomous submarine

Plymouth-based MSubs Ltd are to provide the Royal Navy with a 30-metre underwater vehicle with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles.

US Army purchases additional 155mm BONUS munitions

The U.S. Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France. 

Israel to buy problematic KC-46A Aerial Refueling aircraft in $2.4bn sale

The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Israel of up to eight KC-46 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion.

US Air Force selects Boeing to sustain C2 software platform for Air Mobility Command

Boeing, through its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, has announced it has secured a five-year U.S. Air Force recompete contract.

US Army modernises its biometric processing capabilities

US Soldiers patrolling critical checkpoints overseas will have an improved biometrics tool to help identify persons of interest in real time, say the US Army.

Sikorsky receives second contract to build US Presidential helicopters

Sikorsky will build six production VH-92A Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy.

Czech Republic and Sweden join Land Battle Decisive Munitions Initiative

The Land Battle Decisive Munitions Initiative was launched during the NATO Summit in 2018.

RFA Fort Victoria returns to sea following dry-docking at Cammell Laird

One of the largest vessels operated by the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fort Victoria, has returned to sea following a dry-docking period at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead.

RAF Regiment train in in Scotland

63 Squadron RAF Regiment has been honing their skills and drills by conducting fire team and section attacks during the day and at night in Scotland, say the RAF.

US Air Force partners with Google to improve IT security

"We want to understand how Google provides secure and reliable access to data"