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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

Government reaffirms commitment to Typhoon as ‘technology driver for future programmes’

The UK Government has restated its commitment to the future development of Typhoon following the unveiling of a national Combat Air Strategy.

Typhoon pilots land in Croatia for joint training

RAF pilots landed in Croatia at the start of a joint training event. The MoD say that two RAF Typhoons landed at Zagreb within minutes...

British Army commits to supporting NATO assets in Germany

The British Army is committed to supporting critical NATO assets in Germany, including a combined river crossing capability and facilities to allow for joint training.

Lockheed Martin Wins $450m contract for Littoral Combat Ship variant for Saudi Arabia

Lockheed Martin has won $450 million contract for long-lead-time material and detail design in support of the construction of four Multi Mission Surface Combatant ships.

Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have accelerated offensive activity against Islamic State, officials reported today.

USS Wasp making use of Joint Precision Approach and Landing System

F-35Bs deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp are using the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System.

Eurofighter ‘natural bridge’ to European FCAS says CEO

Eurofighter CEO, Volker Paltzo, confirmed that an enhanced Eurofighter Typhoon would form a core part of any European future combat air system.

Scotland to be the site of the UK Space Agency’s first Spaceport

The UK Space Agency has selected Lockheed Martin to establish vertical launch operations in Sutherland, Scotland.

HMS Montrose in Exercise Baltic Cross

HMS Montrose has started two weeks of training with the Finnish and Swedish Navies.

A look at the Sentinel airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft

The Sentinel is an airborne battlefield and ground surveillance aircraft based on the Bombardier Global Express.