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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

SharpEye radar for Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels

Kelvin Hughes has been selected to supply its SharpEye radar system for the new Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels HMS Forth, HMS Medway, HMS Trent, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey.

Royal Navy helicopters now have no anti-ship missile capability until 2020

With Sea Skua now retired, Royal Navy helicopters will have no anti-ship missiles until until the Sea Venom and Martlet missiles enter service in 2020.

Tornado jet destroys Islamic State tank

Tornado aircraft saw further action against Islamic State this week, engaging a main battle tank.

MBDA awarded additional Marte anti-ship missile contract by UAE

MBDA has been awarded a contract by the UAE Navy to supply additional Marte MK2/N anti-ship missiles.

NATO Secretary General stresses value of partnership with Switzerland

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will stress the importance of the partnership between NATO and Switzerland during a two-day visit to Bern and Geneva.

Argentina demands answers from Brazil over Falkland Islands flights

Argentina has demanded answers from Brazil after the South American country allowed several RAF flights to fly from Brazil to the Falkland Islands.

USAF say laser weapons will increase survivability

Directed energy weapons have been on the US Air Force’s horizon for decades, now these laser weapons are becoming a reality.

Outrage over a Ministry of Defence brochure in Scotland?

This week witnessed an outpouring of rage as a nuclear submarine was reportedly used as a front cover for a tourism brochure in Scotland, only that didn't actually happen.

RAF now see ‘positive trajectory’ for A400M Atlas fleet after challenging introduction

After a challenging introduction to service and a series of upgrades, the A400M Atlas is ready to operate in tactical roles.

Three British service personnel arrested in Gibraltar

The arrests follow an A400M Atlas aircraft being stopped on the runway at Gibraltar last month so a British serviceman could be questioned.