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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

Upgraded J-31 to hit export market in 5 years

China has unveiled an updated version of the J-31 "Gyrfalcon" fighter jet which is expected to be marketed internationally within the next five years.

F-35C to be tested on USS Dwight D Eisenhower next month

The second developmental test phase of the F-35C will begin on October 5th, the first developmental test was conducted in November 2014 on the USS Nimitz.

Russia considers joining fight against Islamic State

Russia is reportedly considering whether to follow the international coalition in conducting air strikes against Islamic State targets.

HMS Lancaster dukes it out with South African submarine

Type 23 Frigate HMS Lancaster and tanker RFA Gold Rover have sailed with the South African Navy submarine SAS Queen Modjadji for a wargaming exercise.

RAF Waddington Air Show scrapped

The RAF have suggested that they are looking at whether an alternative show could be held at RAF Scampton after 2017.

Queen to visit Leuchars, rename the base Waterloo Barracks

The Queen will visit the former RAF station at Leuchars today and rename the base Waterloo Barracks as the army continue to move in.

British troops heading for Somalia and South Sudan

The Prime Minister is to announce plans for British troops to join peacekeeping operations in Somalia and South Sudan at a UN event in New York today.

Trident renewal “will happen”

The Conservative majority at Westminster means the replacement "will happen".

British frigates demonstrate firepower

British warships HMS Iron Duke and HMS Somerset, have demonstrated their firepower in live fire exercises.

Lockheed Martin awarded mini-UAV contract

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to support the Desert Hawk 3 UAS programme and bring it online as a Core Defence Capability.