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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

BAE investing in new 12.7mm ammunition production line

BAE has announced it is investing £10m to build a new 12.7mm production line at its Radway Green facility in Crewe, UK. 

HMS Tyne to be reactivated as now delayed Offshore Patrol Vessel fleet faults worse...

HMS Forth will be entering dry dock in Portsmouth soon to have major rectification work performed, with the vessel she replaced being brought back into active service.

NATO Prepares for largest military exercise since 2002

NATO is preparing for its largest military exercise since 2002, with more than 40,000 personnel from 30 NATO and partner counties participating.

Robot Wars becomes reality as MBDA and Milrem Robotics to develop anti-tank unmanned ground...

MBDA and unmanned vehicles manufacturer Milrem Robotics will begin developing the world’s first unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) specially designed for anti-tank purposes, the companies have today announced.

UAE naval vessel on fire after attack off Yemen coast, unconfirmed reports of sinking

It has emerged that a warship taking part in an amphibious operation off the Yemen coast has been struck by a missile off the Yemen coast.

Royal Navy marks 50 years of submarine based nuclear weapons on patrol

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons taking to sea on-board submarines.

Airborne forces make transatlantic drop to demonstrate joint capability

British paratroopers have jumped into Latvia alongside their US counterparts to show their ability to strike hard and fast in response to crises anywhere in the world.

Lockheed Martin selects Raytheon to deliver next generation F-35 sensor system

Lockheed Martin has selected Raytheon to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet.

Lockheed Martin wins potential $928 million hypersonic missile contract

The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $928 million contract to develop a new missile that will travel more than five times faster than the speed of sound to overcome enemy defences.

HMS Enterprise supports development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

A team of 12 scientists and engineers from NATO Science and Technology Organisation’s (STO) Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) spent the last several weeks aboard Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) flagship HMS Enterprise.