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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

Defence firm Leonardo investing in solar-powered drone with heavy payload

Leonardo has invested in Skydweller Aero Inc, a start-up specialising in the development of a new generation of unmanned aircraft.

Lockheed Martin test ‘Athena’ laser weapon

Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated their laser weapon system for the U.S. Air Force.

British Army air assault skills tested

The British Army say that helicopters flew into Colchester this week for soldiers and airmen to practise the basic skills behind air assault operations.

Chinese industrial giant to buy British Steel for £70m

It has been reported that Chinese firm Jingye Group is to buy UK steelmaker British Steel out of liquidation.

General David Petraeus urges next UK government to address the legal assault on British...

Policy Exchange has published a paper endorsed by General David Petraeus which sets out new measures on how the next Government must protect soldiers from the assault of 'lawfare'.

After Brexit ‘80% of NATO military might’ will come from outside EU

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg advised that after the UK leaves the European Union, 80% of NATO's defence spending will come from outside the EU.

BAE win maintenance contract for American cruiser USS Mobile Bay

BAE Systems has been awarded a $33.9m contract for maintenance work relating to the USS Mobile Bay.

Lockheed Martin awarded $184.6 million to provide F-35 repair facilities

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $184.6 million contract to establish organic depot level repair capabilities for the F-35.

Yorkshire Regiment train with Danish partners

The Yorkshire Regiment swapped the North of England for Denmark for Exercise VIKING STAR.

Royal Marines train in Scottish highlands

Royal Marines are preparing for their next Arctic deployment on Exercise Green Claymore.