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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

WATCH: RAF pilot performs first UK takeoff of F-35B at sea

Squadron Leader Jim Schofield performs the first short take-off at sea in 2013 of a F-35B aircraft on-board USS Wasp.

Norwegian F-35 pilot counters poor performance myth

A Norwegian pilot has published a rebuttal to claims that F-35 is a poor dogfighter.

Islamic State ‘plotting huge attacks’ in UK

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said there is evidence Islamic State was "trying to build bigger attacks" globally, and the UK was among its targets.

F-35 provides Close Air Support for US Rangers

Two F-35A’s teamed up with the 3rd Battalion US Rangers to provide air support against simulated hostile targets in close proximity to the Rangers.

£225m boost for Cumbria shipyard

Industry in Cumbria has received a boost with the announcement by the government of £225m of spending at Barrow-in-Furness.

Video: Typhoons strike Islamic State weapons factory

The Typhoons released a total of 16 Paveways which completely demolished some workshops and storage sheds.

Boost for Lossiemouth as more personnel, Typhoons planned

The UK Government plans to station a dozen more Typhoon jets at RAF Lossiemouth and bring an extra 400 personnel to the base.

RFA Mounts Bay to deploy to Aegean Sea

RFA Mounts Bay, supported by a Wildcat helicopter, is expected to start operations in the coming days.

Defence Secretary praises Scottish innovation

"Britain’s defence relies on Scottish brainpower."

Faslane workers inadvertently exposed to radiation

It has been reported that a safety breach saw some workers exposed to small amounts of radiation at Faslane.