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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

Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight

Boeing and Saab have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft The jet is identical to the first and designed specifically for...

Canada requests $195m follow-on C-17 support services

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by Canada to recieve follow-on C-17 logistics support services.

MBDA contracted to support Sea Viper weapon system on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet

MBDA has received a £175 million contract from the MoD for further 'In-Service Support' to the Sea Viper weapon system.

China launches first home built aircraft carrier

China has launched its first home built aircraft carrier, state media said Wednesday.

Fire strikes Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon

A fire has struck HMS Dragon, however crew extinguished the blaze before any damage was done.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to get first F-35 jets next year

Merlin helicopters were the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth and they will soon be followed by F-35 jets next year.

Iraq requests equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades and two artillery battalions

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Iraq for equipment for two Peshmerga infantry brigades and two support artillery battalions in $295.6m sale.

Argentina grounds all fighters due to maintenance cost

Argentina has confirmed that all Argentine Air Force Lockheed Martin A-4AR Skyhawk fighters and some other aircraft have been grounded.

HMS Severn to be decommissioned this year

HMS Severn, a River class offshore patrol vessel, will be be decommissioned by the end of this year, being replaced by HMS Forth.

F-35 Meteor missile integration takes ‘significant step forward’

The UK has awarded a contract to MBDA to pave the way for the integration of the Meteor missile on its F-35 fleet.