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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 F-35C Carrier Variant delivered to US Marine Corps

US Marine Corps Air Station Miramar welcomed the Marine Corps' first F-35C Lightning II this week.

BAE to provide support to the US Navy Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division

BAE Systems has been awarded a prime position on a five-year contract, say the firm.

Artificial Intelligence warship research contracts announced

The MoD has announced the first wave of £4 million funding for warship artificial intelligence.

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for F-35 training

HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from her home port of Portsmouth to conduct training with F-35 Lightning jets of 207 Squadron.

UK has ‘insufficient ships’ to protect fisheries after Brexit

A Former First Sea Lord has argued that the UK has "insufficient ships within our fishery protection squadron to carry out enforcement".

US MQ-9 Reaper aircraft arrive in Romania

American MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft have arrived in Romania.

US Air Force tests new rotor design for F-35 engine

The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine has returned to Arnold Engineering Development Complex for another round of testing, with a fresh engine component the focus of the latest efforts.

183 firing ranges closed down since 2015

183 firing ranges have closed in the last five years.

RRS Sir David Attenborough on own power for first time

The RRS Sir David Attenborough achieved an important milestone at Cammell Laird's shipyard this month with the commissioning and testing of its power systems.

Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey successfully completes first flight

The US Navy will use the CMV-22B to replace the C-2A Greyhound for transporting personnel, mail, supplies and high-priority cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea. The aircraft can also carry major components of the F-35s engine.