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George Allison

George Allison
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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

Successful live firing of Brimstone missile from Typhoon

The first live firing of the Brimstone missile from a Typhoon has been successfully completed as part of ongoing development work to significantly upgrade the capability of the aircraft.

United States Air Force Thunderbird pilots fly in Red Arrows

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, have flown their American counterparts in the back seat of their Hawk jets.

Australia pick Northrop Grumman to deliver satellite communications for the Australian Defence Force

Australia has selected Northrop Grumman to provide systems that will expand Australia’s satellites communication coverage.

Defence Minister opens £3M Cyber Security Centre in Gloucester

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin visited Gloucester to open Lockheed Martin’s £3 million Cyber Security Centre.

Defence Secretary announces £120m ‘investment in British air power’

Speaking at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), Sir Michael Fallon has announced two contracts worth almost £120 million.

Lockheed Martin announce C-130J-SOF Super Hercules gunship

Lockheed Martin officials introduced the C-130J-SOF, a Super Hercules configured for special operations requirements.

Australia’s Future Submarine Programme reaches major international milestone

Naval Group (formerly DCNS) and Lockheed Martin welcomed the official opening of Australia's Future Submarine Office by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Cherbourg, France. 

Romania to purchase Patriot air defence systems in $3.9 billion deal

Romania is to buy Patriot air defence systems, related support and equipment from the United States.

Egypt using deck parked Avenger SAM system to protect Mistral class amphibious assault ships

In what has been described as an unconventional move, Egypt is using the Avenger self-propelled surface-to-air missile system to protect its assault ships.

RAF to continue to support French operations in Africa with C-17s

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will continue to provide C-17 support to French counter-terrorist operations in Africa for at least the next six months.