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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

Watch moment British jet blasts terrorists in Iraq

During a recent routine patrol over Iraq, British Typhoon jets identified rockets being launched in Iraq against coalition forces.

Level of British military presence on Falklands ‘appropriate’

Concerns were raised recently regarding the adequacy of air defences in the Falkland Islands in response to Argentina's acquisition of F-16 jets from Denmark.

Ferguson Marine complete section of new Royal Navy frigate

Sections of the future HMS Belfast were transported from Ferguson Marine’s yard in Port Glasgow to BAE Systems' facility in Govan.

Multiple British warships to get laser guns

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) by 2027.

British warship engages and destroys ballistic missile

This marks the first successful deployment of the Royal Navy's Sea Viper missile system against a ballistic missile in combat.

RAF P-8 Poseidon joins Clyde collision emergency response

An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was swiftly deployed today in response to a mid-afternoon collision between a tanker and a fishing boat in the Firth of Clyde.

UK first as crewed aircraft controls autonomous jet drone

QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first demonstration of a crewed aircraft controlling an autonomous jet drone as part of efforts to boost UK airpower.

Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems

The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System' artillery systems, which will be mounted on Boxer armored vehicles.

Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time

General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently trialled onboard a British carrier.

MOD reluctant to discuss fate of two frigates

The future of two of the Royal Navy's front-line warships, HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster, remains shrouded in uncertainty.