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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

Airbus says ‘new deal on A400M’ with buyers will limit future losses (by removing...

Airbus said buyers had agreed to work on contractual changes, including a 'new roadmap' for development and completion of capabilities for the A400M, in simple terms less promised capabilities are to be integrated and delivery is to be slowed.

HMS Montrose checks weapons, sensors and navigation equipment at Norwegian range

HMS Montrose has spent a week at the NATO weapon and sensor range in Norway.

Ministerial Communiqué released regarding the A400M Atlas Programme

A communiqué released today by the UK Government summarises the recent meeting of the A400M Partner Nations.

NATO awards Cobham operational readiness training contract

Cobham secures contract to provide Electronic Warfare Services for NATO training and exercises.

L3 and BAE Systems team up on the Type 26 Frigate for the Australian...

L3 Technologies announced this week that it will support the BAE Systems Power and Propulsion Team by providing the Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Australian Navy SEA5000 bid.

The E-3D Sentry – An Airborne Early Warning stalwart

The US designed E-3D Sentry AEW.Mk 1 is an airborne early warning (AEW) and command and control aircraft in British service, but what does...

First Naval Air Squadron embarks on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth

Merlin helicopters from the vessels own 820 Naval Air Squadron has embarked on-board aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

British Army unveils Sky Sabre air defence system

Sky Sabre air defence missile system was recently unveiled at the home of 16 Regiment Royal Artillery.

Withdrawal of Albion class amphibious vessels ‘strongly opposed’ by Defence Committee

The United Kingdom will lose its ability to conduct amphibious operations, if leaked plans considered in the National Security Capability Review (NSCR) are not cancelled, according to the Commons Defence Committee.

Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment take part in 10 nation exercise

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment are among 4,100 soldiers from 10 different nations currently participating in Exercise Allied Spirit VIII in Southern Germany.