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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

Leonardo submarine-hunting acoustic system passes sea trials

Leonardo’s ULISSES system was used to automatically locate a number of simulated submarines in a live trials exercise.

Diamond Aircraft conduct demo of special mission DA62

Diamond Aircraft have conducted a live demonstration of its special mission flagship DA62 MPP.

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 certified to power new Airbus BelugaXL

The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine has received certification to power the new Airbus BelugaXL air transporter.

Babcock awarded Type 31e Frigate contract

Babcock International has been awarded a contract to build five Type 31e Frigates at Rosyth.

Northrop Grumman to demo F-16 Electronic Warfare Suite prototype

The US Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to demonstrate prototype systems to protect the F-16 fleet against radio frequency threats.

HMS Prince of Wales to enter Portsmouth this weekend

The Royal Navy have announced that aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is due to enter Portsmouth this weekend.

Mine exercise Dugong 2019 kicks off in Australia

Mine countermeasure and explosive ordnance disposal professionals from five countries met for Exercise Dugong.

HMS Queen Elizabeth launches 4 jets ‘in quick succession’

HMS Queen Elizabeth is progressing through flight trials with her F-35 jets.

Kongsberg awarded Japanese Joint Strike Missile contract

Kongsberg has entered into a contract with Japan to supply the Joint Strike Missile for their F-35s.

Northrop conduct follow-on testing for upgraded LONGBOW radar

The detection range of LONGBOW has doubled and detection of unmanned aerial vehicles has been improved.