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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

New powerful radar for Typhoon receives £204m boost

The funding was confirmed during a visit to Leonardo's radar facility in Edinburgh by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to host UK refuelling fleet

Glasgow Prestwick Airport will temporarily host the RAF's Voyager A330 refuelling fleet during major resurfacing works at RAF Brize Norton.

New NATO command now coordinates 60% of Ukraine aid

At the fringes of the NATO Defence Ministerial, officials confirmed that the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) command has become the central structure for coordinating military aid, with over 60% of last year’s assistance provided by European allies.

Beijing fumes at NATO speech on China-Russia alliance

China and Russia are drawing closer in practical defence terms, and NATO is no longer pretending otherwise.

Sweden uses AI to fly Gripen jet in air combat test

Sweden has conducted a series of test flights using artificial intelligence (AI) to operate a Gripen E fighter jet in a simulated air combat environment, Saab has announced.

£114m contract awarded for submarine steam systems

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth over £114 million to Scott Aerospace in Bristol to provide support for the Royal Navy’s submarine mechanical and secondary steam propulsion equipment.

Marshall joins Northrop in bid for British Army air defence

Marshall has been named as a key UK supplier by Northrop Grumman in its proposal for the British Army’s next-generation ground-based air defence (GBAD)...

NATO jets to exercise near Finnish border with Russia

The United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland will take part in Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational air combat exercise set to run from 16 to 27 June 2025 in Finnish airspace.

UK and France test joint amphibious power

British and French troops stormed the beaches of North Devon this week as part of a milestone Franco-British amphibious warfare exercise, the first of its kind in seven years.

Indian Navy meets British carrier group in Indian Ocean

British and Indian warships have conducted joint maritime exercises in the North Arabian Sea, as the UK Carrier Strike Group continues its Indo-Pacific deployment.