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George Allison

George Allison
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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

Lockheed Martin completes 300th Electro-Optical Targeting System for F-35

Lockheed Martin recently completed its 300th Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. 

UK sets up joint ‘Caribbean Coordination Cell’ with French and Dutch allies

The UK, Netherlands and France have created the Multinational Caribbean Coordination Cell (MNCCC) to aid relief efforts in the region.

The F-35, where is the project now?

It's no secret that the F-35 has had severe cost and schedule issues but where does the project stand today?

Who controls Trident? A brief look at the operation of Britain’s nuclear weapons

The Trident missile system is housed on the UK's four Vanguard class submarines which form the UK's strategic nuclear missile force.

Royal Navy to assist in ‘shooting down ballistic missiles’ off Scottish coast

Exercise Formidable Shield, a US-led multinational maritime integrated exercise designed to prepare forces to shoot down ballistic missiles has begun off the coast of Scotland.

V-280 Valor Achieves 100% build completion

The Bell V-280 Valor has achieved 100% build completion and moved one step closer to its first flight.

Babcock wins South Korea Jangbogo III submarine weapons system contract

Babcock has successfully secured a seven year contract to produce and deliver weapons handling and launch equipment for the South Korean Jangbogo III submarine programme.

HMS Diamond takes command of NATO task group

Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has now taken charge of a major NATO task force.

RFA Tiderace arrives in the UK for the first time

The second of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Tide-class support ships, RFA Tiderace, has arrived in Cornwall to begin a programme of fitting out.

Boeing breaks ground on its first manufacturing facility in Europe

Boeing has broken ground on the site of the future Boeing Sheffield facility, where the company will make components from local materials for Boeing aircraft.