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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

Powerful imagery shows jets arrayed on British carrier

Dramatic new images show a powerful array of British F-35B Lightning jets lined up across the deck of HMS Prince of Wales as the UK Carrier Strike Group arrived in Singapore.

MOD intends £170M Voyager system upgrade to AirTanker

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £170 million contract to AirTanker Ltd for a major upgrade to the UK's Voyager tanker aircraft fleet, aimed at resolving key obsolescence issues in its onboard systems.

Britain to buy 12 stealth nuclear strike aircraft

The UK has announced that it will purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets and formally join NATO’s Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) nuclear sharing mission.

Dozens of pro-Indy accounts go dark after Israeli strikes

The sudden silence of dozens of pro-independence X accounts on 12 June 2025 coincided with Israeli air and cyber strikes targeting Iranian military and communications infrastructure.

RAF jet ‘intercepts’ French military aircraft over Channel

A Royal Air Force Typhoon conducted a routine air interception training exercise this afternoon involving a French military aircraft transiting UK airspace.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat teams with E-7A Wedgetail in trial

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully flown two MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft controlled by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, simulating a live engagement with an airborne target.

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Middle East

Iran is reported to have launched several ballistic missiles at the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with visible air defence activity observed over the capital, Doha.

MOD signals cruise missile plans remain classified

The Ministry of Defence has declined to confirm whether the UK intends to procure a land-based cruise missile, citing the classified nature of the capability mix being developed under the Strategic Defence Review.

MOD eyes 30% increase in cadet forces by 2030

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to significantly expand the number of cadets across the UK, with a 30% growth target set out.