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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

Sturgeon appears to back UK gifted missiles striking Russia

Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, has hinted at her support for allowing Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets within Russia.

UK warned it is ‘vulnerable’ to missile attack

The UK's missile defence capabilities are in urgent need of improvement, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ International Relations and Defence Committee.

Queen had to tell Boris Johnson about F-35B crash

An excerpt from Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir reveals that the Queen personally informed him of a crash involving an RAF F-35 fighter jet because he wasn't aware.

British military role in Iraq and Syria to evolve

Over the last decade, the Royal Air Force has conducted over 10,000 sorties, striking more than 1,400 targets in the region as part of Operation Shader.

Britain deploys Carrier Strike Group

The deployment will see jets from HMS Prince of Wales carry out day and night operations as part of a multinational exercise.

Historic Scotland to use ‘Drone Assist’ take-off approvals

Historic Environment Scotland has confirmed a new partnership with Altitude Angel, the developers of the popular Drone Assist app, aimed at improving the management of drone operations at its properties.

UK explores possible future where Russia wins, China leads

The Ministry of Defence's new Global Strategic Trends: Out to 2055 explores various future scenarios, including one where Russia wins in Ukraine and China emerges as the dominant global power.

Britain’s new electronic warfare radar takes to the air

An advanced electronic warfare radar system developed for the Royal Air Force has successfully flown for the first time, say BAE Systems.

NCSC issues advisory on China-Linked botnet threat

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre, along with international partners, has issued a joint advisory warning about a China-linked cyber campaign.

Key E-7 Wedgetail facility opened by Royal Air Force

A new facility to support the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail fleet has been officially opened at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland.