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George Allison

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

WATCH: Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor progresses through flight tests

The V-280 Valor reached a flight speed of 80 knots and reached an altitude of 1,000ft above ground level say Bell Helicopter.

Cammell Laird builds 2,000-strong supply chain for Type 31e Frigate bid

Cammell Laird has announced it has built a network of more than 2,000 suppliers as it steps up its bid to build the Type 31e frigate.

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sails today for F-35 trials

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail today for the United States to begin trials with her first F-35 jets.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for F-35 trials at the weekend

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail to the United States at 6pm on Saturday for a series of trials with F-35 jets.

UK moving closer to E-7 Wedgetail purchase with crew training

The first three Royal Air Force personnel have arrived in Australia for training on the RAAF’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.

Operational F-35A fires cannon for first time

Pilots from the United States Air Force 388th Fighter Wing's 4th Fighter Squadron were the first operational unit to fire the F-35As 25mm cannon in a strafing run during training.

Typhoons intercept six Russian bombers over Black Sea near Romania

Typhoons have scrambled to intercept six Russian bombers flying close to NATO airspace over the Black Sea.

Merlins join HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares for F-35

820 Naval Air Squadron have embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth with their Merlins to support her forthcoming F-35B flight trials.

MP doubts P-8 Poseidon numbers will be enough to monitor Russian activity

James Gray, Conservative MP for North Wiltshire, has outlined his concerns at the proposed number of P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

New tanker RFA Tideforce arrives Falmouth ahead of entering service

The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in the United Kingdom.