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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

A guide to the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers

The origins of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers lie in the 1998 Defence Review.

How British is the F-35?

The F-35 features a significant chunk of British built components.

The F-35 – A guide to the jet that is flying from HMS Queen...

The F-35 programme has gone through serious teething problems, problems also experienced by the majority of complex aircraft flying today such as the F-15, Typhoon or any other modern combat jet.

Thailand approved for $400m AH-6i attack helicopter purchase

The potential sale includes 50 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and 200 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guided rockets.

First British F-35 jets land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

British F-35 Lightning jets are now on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Northrop Grumman awarded contract for new LITENING targeting pods

Northrop Grumman was awarded $141 million for new LITENING pods.

Boeing awarded $2.6 billion for fifth KC-46A tanker production lot

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft.

Pratt & Whitney awarded $5.7bn F135 engine production contract

Pratt & Whitney has announced that it has been awarded a production contract for the 12th and 13th lots of F135 propulsion systems.

US Army awards BAE $148m contract for HERCULES armoured recovery vehicles

BAE Systems has been awarded a $148.3 million contract by the U.S. Army.

Plans for first British rover Moon mission

The US, Russia and China are the only three nations which have successfully managed to get a rover onto the Moon. The UK will be next, say Spacebit.