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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 seeks commercial aerial surveillance for maritime security

The UK is seeking a commercial aerial surveillance service to replace current arrangements with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Marine Scotland to fill gaps in shore-based sensor coverage.

Ben Wallace criticises BBC ahead of Afghanistan Inquiry

Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has criticised the BBC for allegedly pressuring him with last-minute questions ahead of his appearance at a judge-led inquiry into UK Special Forces in Afghanistan.

Britain’s first new early warning aircraft takes flight

The E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft conducted a test flight from Birmingham Airport.

Britain trials new naval drone force on NATO exercise

Annual NATO wargames provide a testing ground for the Royal Navy's new drones, unscrewed surface vessels and more.

MBDA aiming Brimstone at British Army requirement

MBDA has revealed its surface-launched Brimstone weapon system.

UK, US, Australian air crews train for Pacific conflict

Forces from all three nations operated across multiple locations under a centralised command and control structure.

Soldiers dodge tankers in English Channel swim

A team of six soldiers from the British Army’s Recruiting Group successfully completed a daring relay swim across the English Channel.

The King visits submariners at base in Scotland

His Majesty King Charles III visited HMNB Clyde today, meeting with submariners and their families to personally thank them for their service.

New radar for Typhoon jets to take to the skies shortly

The first flight of a Typhoon equipped with the new radar is expected to take place in the coming weeks.

First prototype UK Boxer armoured mortar variant revealed

Patria and Rheinmetall have revealed the first UK prototype of the Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant at #DVD2024.