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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

Minehunter HMS Ledbury in Gulf mine exercise

HMS Ledbury took part in a joint Anglo-French-American mine hunting exercise in the Gulf.

$202m contract awarded for Lot 14 F-35 Propulsion Systems

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $201.9M contract modification relating to F-35 aircraft.

AVX Aircraft, L3 unveil design for US Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft

AVX Aircraft Company and L3 Technologies have unveiled their coaxial helicopter design.

NATO officials discuss cooperation on defence projects

The Conference of National Armaments Directors was held in NATO HQ last week.

France joins NATO effort to develop Maritime Unmanned Systems

France has joined a multinational effort for the development of Maritime Unmanned Systems.

‘AEGIS Ashore’ missile defence system in Romania undergoes update

NATO’s Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defence site will undergo a long-planned update this summer.

Italian Eurofighter scrambled for airliner intercept over Montenegro

Italian Eurofighters were launched for the first time to execute a NATO Air Policing mission over Montenegro.

Analysts predict US defence electronics market will grow to $150 billion

Forecast International predicts that the US defence electronics market will grow to be worth at least $150 billion.

STS Defence finish first Type 26 Frigate communications masts

STS Defence has produced the first communications masts for the first Type 26 Frigates. 

Hull of Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow taking shape

The hull of GLASGOW, the first Type 26 Frigate in build for the Royal Navy is starting to look shipshape.