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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

BAE to provide Electronic Warfare suite for US Special Operations Command AC/MC-130Js

The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to provide new electronic warfare systems for its fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft.

Additional Type 26 Frigate component contracts awarded

BAE Systems has awarded manufacturing equipment contracts to a further 14 companies for the Type 26 Frigate work.

Type 26 Frigate construction to use 65% foreign steel

It has been revealed that only 35% of the steel required to build each Type 26 Frigate will be sourced from the UK.

F-35As, F-35Bs come together for Exercise Red Flag

This iteration of Red Flag is the first to have both the F-35A and F-35B aircraft.

Netherlands stocking up on AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for Apache helicopters

The US State Department has approved a purchase by Netherlands of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for their Apache helicopters. 

HMS Montrose returns to sea

HMS Montrose began her refit in 2014  and she has been fitted with the newly developed Sea Ceptor missile system, an Artisan radar and other new systems.

PICTURES: USAF Thunderbirds take to the skies of the UK in preparation for RIAT...

Images show the US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being held at RAF Fairford.

THAAD successfully intercepts target in missile defence test

The US Missile Defense Agency conducted an intercept test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) element of the US ballistic missile defence system.

Report details scale of Russian military activity around the UK

The Henry Jackson Society’s Russia Studies Centre have released a report making clear the true scale of the Russian military’s activities around the UK.

American Cruiser and Destroyer arrive in Ukraine

American cruiser USS Hue City and destroyer USS Carney have arrived in Odessa, Ukraine.