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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

Defence Committee blast Government over lack of E-3D Sentry AWACS aircraft

Reports suggest that only one of the six E-3D Sentry AWACS fleet owned by the UK is available.

F-35 visits RAF Valley for the first time

The future of Royal Air Force and Royal Navy air power, the F-35, has visited the home of UK advanced fighter pilot training.

New British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon expected to be tested soon

Qinetiq have discussed the schedule for the testing of 'Dragonfire' a new British laser directed energy weapon.

Defence Secretary cuts ribbon on missile factory

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has officially opened a Bolton-based factory.

RFA Mounts Bay begins hurricane season patrol

RFA Mounts Bay is visiting British territories in the region to help them prepare for this year's storms.

Raytheon designing laser to counter rocket, artillery and mortar attacks

Raytheon is developing a 100 kW class laser weapon system preliminary design for integration on-board the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles in service with the United States.

Royal Navy hands over Command of SNMG2 to the Netherlands

Commodore Mike Utley OBE has formally handed over Command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two to his Dutch counterpart Commodore Boudewijn G.F.M. Boots.

RAF C-130J written off after crashing in Iraq

It is understood that while the aircraft crashed last August on a special forces mission, it has only now been disclosed. It has emerged that the...

Bell Boeing to begin US Navy CMV-22B production under $4.2 billion contract

This contract provides a total of 58 tiltrotors to United States Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and the government of Japan.

US, UK award $13.9m contract for Trident launch tube closures and other components

Northrop Grumman has been awarded $13,992,038 contract for Trident missile and launch system components.