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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

New warship readies for launch in Scotland

Images show how HMS Cardiff looks ahead of the ship entering the water over the next couple of weeks.

Images show new frigate ahead of launch in Scotland

Images show how HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, looks today as the warship prepares for launch.

Britain launches new military spy satellite

The satellite, named Tyche, is the first of many and will operate in Low Earth Orbit and is expected to provide imagery and intelligence in support of British forces over its five-year lifespan.

UK, US and Australia trial AI-enabled killer drones

Australia, the UK, and the US recently conducted trials using AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles designed to enhance military operations by allowing human operators to locate, disable, and destroy ground targets.

Costs of British Army 77th Brigade nearly double

The brigade’s operational costs have risen from £7.563 million in the 2015-2016 financial year to £14.523 million in 2023-2024.

AUKUS breaks down defence trade barriers in historic deal

A historic breakthrough in defence trade between the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia was announced this month.

RFA strike impacts British vessels deployed overseas

Yesterday, 15 August 2024, officers from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary made history by carrying out their first-ever strike action.

American forces sink Houthi vessels

U.S. Central Command announced that its forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi vessels in the Red Sea within the past 24 hours.

HMS Middleton flaunts Union Jack paint job in Gulf

HMS Middleton, a Royal Navy minehunter currently deployed in the Arabian Gulf as part of Operation Kipion, has unveiled a striking new paint job featuring the Union Jack.

British-built tanks fighting Russians in Russia

British-built Challenger 2 tanks have reportedly crossed the border into Russia, being used by Ukrainian forces in their recent offensive in the Kursk region.