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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 wins $151m contract to maintain American cruiser USS Gettysburg

BAE Systems ship repair business in Norfolk in the US has won a $151.3M contract to provide maintenance, modernisation and repair services for the USS Gettysburg.

Urgent Operational Requirement sees ballistic protection upgraded on Type 45 Destroyers

Prodrive Composites has fast-tracked a Design to Manufacture development programme for ballistic protection.

Belgium to take over Baltic Air Policing lead and Germany to augment

The 48th rotation of detachments contributing to NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission is imminent, say the Alliance.

HMS Argyll joins CTF150 in the Middle East

HMS Argyll will be working with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) until late September 2018.

British and American forces simulate a mass casualty training exercise

Personnel from the RAF have been involved in a joint exercise alongside military personnel from the US to realistically simulate a downed aircraft involving mass casualties.

WATCH: Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor progresses through flight tests

The V-280 Valor reached a flight speed of 80 knots and reached an altitude of 1,000ft above ground level say Bell Helicopter.

Cammell Laird builds 2,000-strong supply chain for Type 31e Frigate bid

Cammell Laird has announced it has built a network of more than 2,000 suppliers as it steps up its bid to build the Type 31e frigate.

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sails today for F-35 trials

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail today for the United States to begin trials with her first F-35 jets.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for F-35 trials at the weekend

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail to the United States at 6pm on Saturday for a series of trials with F-35 jets.

UK moving closer to E-7 Wedgetail purchase with crew training

The first three Royal Air Force personnel have arrived in Australia for training on the RAAF’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.