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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

HH-60W enters soundproof chamber for testing

The US Air Force's newest combat rescue helicopter was suspended in a soundproof chamber for tests.

Australia set to build its first research submarine

Yes, it's a yellow submarine.

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 – What we know

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Tehran to Kiev, operated by Ukraine International Airlines.

F-35 now has multi-ship Infrared Search and Track capability

The Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force have tested 11 unique F-35 software suites.

BAE test SPIKE LR anti-tank guided missile on CV90

BAE Systems say it has successfully fired an integrated, long-range anti-tank guided missile from the CV90.

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin sign F-35 sustainment contract for 2020

The F-35 Joint Program Office has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet.

BAE Systems awarded $175m contract for US cruiser modernisation

BAE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg.

Marshall signs contract with US for Kuwait Air Force KC-130J

British firm Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has signed a multi-year contract to support the Kuwait Air Force fleet of KC-130J aircraft.

NATO suspends training mission in Iraq

NATO has suspended training operations in Iraq, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels.

France looking at ‘stratospheric airship’ for intel, surveillance and recon

Thales have signed a contract to carry out a concept study concerning intelligence, surveillance and recon applications of a Stratobus type platform to meet French army operational needs.