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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

MoD respond to Voyager ‘scandal’ as Mail on Sunday publishes old news

The Mail on Sunday recently published an odd article about the Voyager aircraft fleet, after what they called an "investigation" despite the information being public knowledge for a decade.

Empire Test Pilots School receives first PC-21

Under the contract concluded in 2016, Pilatus is to provide two PC-21s to the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) based in Wiltshire, England.

GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft ‘off to a flying start’ this year say Saab

Saab's GlobalEye has achieved a number of significant milestones in 2018, commencing with the rollout of the first aircraft in February 2018.

Defence Secretary and Australian Minister for Defence tour Glasgow shipyard

The visit comes almost a year after construction started on GLASGOW, the first Type 26 Frigate.

British firm Cobham to supply Lockheed Martin Orion spacecraft crew module elements

Cobham is to provide life support and propulsion components for the Orion spacecraft.

Boeing would be ‘thrilled’ to take part in British Tempest fighter project

Boeing has expressed interest in becoming part of 'Team Tempest', the effort to deliver a new British fighter jet.

NATO naval fleets exercise in the Black Sea

Two NATO Naval Groups are participating in Breeze 2018, a Bulgarian-led annual naval exercise.

UK Government highlights commitment to Typhoon as ‘technology driver’

UK Government highlights commitment to Typhoon as 'technology driver'

Robot Wars – Drones to support front line operations

Futuristic drones and unmanned robots with autonomous 'deliver to order' capability could provide front-line military logistics support say the MoD.

MoD unveils compensation for soldiers hit by tax rise in Scotland

8,000 military personnel in Scotland are to receive back pay to compensate for income tax rise in Scotland.