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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

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.

Anderson relieves Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet

Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson has officially assumed command of the U.S. 6th Fleet and the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO.

America building up forces in Middle East amid tensions

The USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Wasp along with F-22, F-15E, F-16, and A-10 fighter and attack aircraft are in the region.

NATO early warning aircraft deployed to track Russians

NATO has increased its surveillance flights over Romania to reinforce its presence in the region and monitor Russian military activity near the border.

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.