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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

$558m contract for F-35 Lot 11 facilities stand up and support awarded

Lockheed Martin has received a $558.3 million contract for F-35 Lot 11.

Investigators identify Russian military as source of missile that downed flight MH17

Investigators have revealed the evidence they believe proves Russia was responsible for downing Flight MH17, killing 298 people.

Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic has ‘increased tenfold’ while Royal Navy suffers...

During an address to the Royal United Service Institute's conference on sea warfare, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson warned Britain must build up its military to counter Russian aggression.

UK to send Type 23 Frigates to Gulf as ‘an enduring presence’ from 2019

The plan to base a Type 23 Frigate in the Gulf will likely follow the same method used to station minehunters in the region, with the ship’s company flown out to take over the vessel on a rotational basis.

RFA Fort Rosalie visits Tangier

RFA Fort Rosalie has paid a rare visit to Moroccan port of Tangier. The oldest ship in the naval service with nearly 42 years under her...

Defence Minister welcomes first of new Royal Marine carrier-ready helicopters

Guto Bebb has announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations.

Typhoon overflies the RAF’s newly installed Air Defence Radar at Saxa Vord, Scotland

A Typhoon of Number 1(Fighter) Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth has overflown the RAF's newly installed Air Defence Radar at Saxa Vord, on the Island of Unst, Shetland.

HMS Queen Elizabeth ships crew finally meet the F-35B

Members of the flying control and flight deck control teams aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River this week for their first live peek at the F-35B, ahead of the jet’s first trials aboard the ship this autumn.

IISS Report: Three defence companies each spent more on defence R&D than all but...

A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that all but two countries in Europe, the UK and France, are outspent by BAE, Lockheed Martin and Boeing when it comes to military research and development. 

Lockheed Martin and Cobham team for next generation low band jammer

Lockheed Martin and Cobham are joining forces for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) competition to replace the U.S. Navy’s ALQ-99 tactical jamming system currently on the E/A-18 Growler aircraft.