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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

UK selects Predator B drone as Reaper replacement

The United Kingdom has announced that it intends to place an order for the Certifiable Predator B as part of its Protector MALE UAV...

F-35B goes to sea on first deployment in 2017

The F-35B's maiden deployment is set for late 2017 and it's bound for the Western Pacific.

RAF begin Baltic air-policing mission

The Royal Air Force takes its turn on the NATO mission to secure the skies above the Baltic States.

Defence Minister: ‘No change’ to Clyde frigate plan

Philip Dunne has responded to claims that there could be up to 800 redundancies from Clyde shipyards.

No, the Clyde yards aren’t losing 800 jobs

Many news organisations have reported that there could be up to 800 redundancies from Clyde shipyards, this doesnt seem to be accurate.

NATO warships flock to Scotland for Joint Warrior

American, Canadian and other allied warships have left their home-ports to take part in the Joint Warrior exercise off Scotland next month.

Defence Secretary welcomes joint UK-France force

The Combined UK and French Joint Expeditionary Force has moved from concept to reality with more than 5,000 personnel now deployable.

British destroyer leads world’s largest mine warfare exercise

HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, is leading half a dozen warships as the world's largest test of mine warfare force gets under way.

Drone hit British Airways aircraft approaching Heathrow Airport

An aircraft approaching Heathrow Airport has been hit a drone before it landed safely, the Metropolitan Police have said.

UK and Lebanon discuss tackling Islamic State

Michael Fallon has met with Lebanese Minister of Defence Samir Mokbel in London as Lebanon plays a role in the counter-Islamic State coalition.