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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

4,000 troops, 58 aircraft, 19 vessels start to arrive Scotland

Exercise Joint Warrior will be taking place across Scotland and Northern England over the next two weeks.

British firm Meggit to supply Aerial Weapons Scoring Systems to the US Army

Meggitt has secured a contract valued at $48 million with the US Army.

Babcock secures MoD gun system automation contract

Babcock International has secured a three year contract with the MoD.

US Air National Guard receives its first two F-35 aircraft

The United States Air National Guard received its first F-35s at the Vermont Air National Guard Base.

BAE Systems awarded $2.7 billion APKWS guided rocket contract

BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Lots 8-12.

Raytheon and Rheinmetall submit bid for Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle

Raytheon and Rheinmetall have submitted its bid for the U.S. Army's new Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.

Elbit Systems tests sonar system with the Royal Canadian Navy

Elbit Systems has announced the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS).

Italy deploys F-35 for NATO operations in Iceland

For the first time, F-35 aircraft will execute NATO's Icelandic Air Policing mission for three weeks in October.

Marshall containers selected by Kongsberg for NASAMS air defence system

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has been selected by Kongsberg to provide container systems.

Expert outlines form an independent Scottish military could take

Stuart Crawford believes the Scottish Government should focus on specialising in certain areas.