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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

£539m missile investment announced

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for Meteor, the Common Anti-air Modular Missile and Sea Viper missile systems at MBDA.

Clyde shipyard starts work on new Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Royal Navy

Work has officially started on HMS Spey, the fifth ship in a fleet of new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde for the Royal Navy.

Latest Trident missile test flights successful

A US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarine completed a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test resulting in four successful test flights of Trident II D5 missiles.

Despite Spanish protests, nuclear subs continue to visit Gibraltar

In the last five years, the British territory Gibraltar has been visited at least 30 times by nuclear submarines, despite Spanish protests.

HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships

Frigate HMS Sutherland is escorting two Russian warships sailing through the English Channel overnight tonight.

American F-35s deploy to the UK on training exercise

United States Air Force F-35s arrived in the United Kingdom today, marking the types first deployment to Europe.

Lockheed Martin to build more Trident missiles for US and UK

US defence giant Lockheed Martin has received a $540 million contract for 'missile production and deployed system support'.

WATCH: RAF destroy Islamic State HQ facility

Watch as Tornado jets destroy an Islamic State HQ 5 miles east of Raqqa, on Saturday 18 March 2017.

Fourth FREMM Multi-Mission Frigate delivered to the French Navy

This week, French defence giant DCNS delivered the FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne to the French Navy.

Iraq requests pilot training and logistical support from US

The US State Department has approved a request from Iraq for pilot and maintenance training, contractor logistical support for trainer aircraft, and base support.