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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

HMS Prince of Wales heads to open waters for sea trials

This first phase of sea trials for HMS Prince of Wales will look at platform stability and manoeuvrability.

QinetiQ secures £67m contract for secure satellite navigation receivers

QinetiQ has won a £67m contract to develop multi-constellation satellite receivers.

US Army awards BAE $318 million for M88A3 recovery vehicle

BAE will upgrade M88 recovery vehicles to the M88A3 configuration.

Trideum awarded US Army target contract with QinetiQ aerial targets

Trideum Corporation was awarded the Low-Cost Subscale Aerial Target Systems and Services contract recently.

HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts further trials with MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor

MV-22 Osprey aircraft have conducted night landing qualification trials onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

New NATO command declared operational

A new NATO command in the German city of Ulm achieved initial operating capability on Tuesday.

Leonardo announces sales of over 600 man portable laser designators

Leonardo has announced that it has sold over 600 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator to 16 customers.

Second British P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft takes flight

The second British P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has flown for the first time.

Qatar Typhoon and Hawk programme in full swing say BAE

BAE have released an update on the Qatar Typhoon and Hawk programme, one year on.

New aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales goes to sea for first time

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is now at sea for the fist time.