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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

BAE provide US and UK Trident nuclear weapon system services

BAE Systems has been awarded $15.8 million to provide services for the US and UK Trident II D5 strategic weapon system programmes.

QinetiQ space business secures new ESA contract

QinetiQ will develop equipment for the International Space Station.

MBDA Mistral 3 missile goes through testing

MBDA say it has demonstrated the increased capabilities of the Mistral 3 missile by successfully intercepting a moving target at a range of over seven kilometres.

Meggitt signs six year $130m contract with the US Defense Logistics Agency

Meggitt PLC has signed a six year $130m requirements contract with the US Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of fuel bladders.

Argentina to receive fifth IA-63 Pampa III jet trainer

Fábrica Argentina de Aviones has announced that it has completed its fifth IA-63 Pampa III jet trainer.

First Minister claims independent Scotland still eligible for Royal Navy work

However, a shipbuilding source told us "We would still be doing the work. We just wouldn’t be doing it in Scotland".

New Russian submarine ready for commissioning

The Russian Pacific Fleet will commission a new Kilo class submarine next week.

First NATO AGS remotely piloted aircraft lands in Italy

The first of five NATO 'Alliance Ground Surveillance' aircraft landed in Italy on Thursday.

United Kingdom, US and Japan reaffirm naval cooperation

The First Sea Lord Admiral, the US Chief of Naval Operations and the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force signed an agreement.

Pitch announces delivery of secure simulation infrastructure to RAF

Pitch has been awarded a contract to deliver simulation infrastructure tools for Royal Air Force.