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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

BAE lands £146m contract to modernise American warship

BAE Systems in the U.S. has been awarded a £146 million contract by the U.S. Navy to carry out extensive maintenance and modernisation of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey.

NATO strengthens Baltic air defences to deter Russia

Aerial drills will see fighter and support aircraft from across NATO nations practicing 'Quick Reaction Alert' procedures to protect the airspace over the Baltic Sea region.

UK awards £120m contract for Advanced Telescopic Sights

This contract, placed by the Dismounted Close Combat project team, is designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of British Army assault rifles in low light and difficult conditions.

Commando helicopters build desert experience in U.S.

The air and ground crews of 847 Naval Air Squadron are undertaking essential desert training as part of Exercise Emerald Warrior at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California.

Royal Navy fast jets return to carrier deck after 15 years

For the first time in nearly 15 years, a Royal Navy fast jet squadron is operating from the flight deck of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.

UK missile defence project shortlists tendering companies

Eight companies have been shortlisted for 'STORM', the selected firm will be responsible for advancing the ability to detect, track, and intercept missile threats to the United Kingdom.

British forces prepare for ‘large-scale ground combat’

NATO's Joint Force Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa concluded a ten day exercise aimed at simulating large-scale ground combat operations.

American cruiser first to visit Finland after NATO expansion

The USS Normandy, a guided-missile cruiser, has completed its historic port visit to Helsinki, marking the first time a U.S. Navy ship has docked in Finland since the country joined NATO.

AUKUS nations to integrate UK torpedo to P-8 sub hunters

The UK, US, and Australia have agreed to integrate the UK’s Sting Ray torpedoes onto P-8A submarine-hunting aircraft.

Northrop to build first Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor

Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to develop the world’s first Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), a cutting-edge system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats.