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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

Medics test ‘air ambulance’ concept on aircraft carrier

The new Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team (MMERT) flies a small team of casualty experts directly to the injured person by helicopter, provides on-the-spot life-saving care.

NATO naval units increase readiness in Baltic Sea

Twenty-three vessels and nearly 5,000 troops participated in different scenarios throughout the exercise in the Gulf of Finland.

BAE leads team to bring augmented reality to Hawk

BAE Systems will collaborate with Red 6 to explore the integration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) onto the Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft.

NATO exercise demonstrates naval electronic warfare capability

Dynamic Guard 22-2 is an electronic warfare exercise that provides tactical training for the NATO Response Force and Allied national units.

British Commandos board vessel during exercise

Royal Navy helicopters and Royal Marines pounced on RFA Argus during boarding operations training alongside Algerian counterparts.

Final Boeing 747 leaves factory

Production of the 747, the world's first twin-aisle airliner, began in 1967 and spanned 54 years, during which a total of 1,574 aircraft were built.

What are the black sections on the Type 26 Frigate hull?

The Type 26 Frigate is an advanced submarine-hunting vessel, and by virtue of that fact, the class needs to have a low acoustic signature.

How do stealth aircraft work?

Stealth aircraft achieve low observability through a combination of low-observable design features and advanced radar-absorbing materials.

RAF on alert due to expected Arctic cargo aircraft activity

The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.

A quick note on the value of aircraft carriers

As symbols of military strength and global reach, and as valuable tools for supporting diplomatic and political objectives, aircraft carriers are a vital component of the UK's ability to shape and influence global events.