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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

MOD reopens naval heavy lift drone effort

The Ministry of Defence has reopened its attempt to procure drones capable of "accurately delivering heavy payloads at range" to address the current lack of market options.

UK pressured to boost defence after Ukraine hospital strike

Former head of the army, General Sir Patrick Sanders, voiced grave concerns about the UK's military readiness.

Australian nuclear engineers complete Royal Navy training

This is a big step in developing Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine capability under the AUKUS agreement.

Britain and Japan reconfirm plans to build new fighter jet

A number of new technologies are being explored for the new fighter jet, including laser weapons.

Irish court permits hearing on agreement on British jets

Senator Craughwell's lawsuit centres on claims that there is an undisclosed agreement which permits RAF jets to enter Irish airspace to tackle potential threats.
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Japan and UK reaffirm commitment to new fighter jet

Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida of Japan and Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme.

Royal Marines receive Green Berets from First Sea Lord

Admiral Key accompanied the men of 335 Recruit Troop from Commando Training Centre Lympstone on their challenging '30 miler' across Dartmoor.

Russian missile hits childrens hospital

In a brutal escalation, a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile struck Kyiv's largest children's hospital, Okhmatdyt.

Exercise Sea Breeze 24 mine drills conclude in Scotland

Commodore Banfield, Co-Chair of the Maritime Capability Development Coalition for Ukraine, commended the Ukrainian crews, stating they had "met all their training objectives and exceeded all expectations".

42,000 Ukrainian troops complete UK training, ready to fight

Over 42,000 Ukrainian soldiers have completed basic training in the UK and returned to Ukraine to join the fight against Russian aggression.