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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 to purchase 9 P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Ministry of Defence have announced a £178 billion investment in defence equipment, including the purchase of 9 new Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.

Britain to purchase 138 F-35’s

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne reportedly plans to announce that Britain is purchasing 138 F-35B aircraft. The purchase goes far beyond what most defence analysts,...

US Marines say F-35 could deploy to Middle East

The US Marine Corps said they are capable of deploying their F-35B's to the Middle East for combat, if necessary.

UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

The UK will provide nearly £1 million worth of equipment to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) to support them through the colder months.

Iraq seizes Canadian Forces aircraft

Iraqi officials temporarily seized a military aircraft carrying weapons for Canadian special forces in Kurdistan.

Typhoon to get Storm Shadow, Meteor in 2018

According to Philip Dunne, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Typhoon is to receive Storm Shadow and Meteor in 2018.

WATCH: British Forces assist stricken cruise liner in Falklands

British forces based in the Falkland Islands yesterday responded to a distress call by the 10,000 tonne cruise ship ‘Le Boreal’.

£1.3Bn contract awarded for nuclear submarine

A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine, HMS Anson, has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence.

Prime Minister to get aircraft for official trips

The use of an RAF Voyager aircraft is expected to save about £775,000 per year as the plane will be cheaper than chartering flights.

Defence Select Committee SDSR inquiry near completion

The Defence Select Committees major inquiry ahead of the forthcoming SDSR into the potential threats facing the UK is reported to be near completion.