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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

Marshall secures contract for composite torpedo tubes

Marshall has been awarded a contract to produce composite torpedo launcher tubes for SEA, part of Cohort PLC, to support two major international naval vessel programmes.

American submarine returns after record 727 day deployment

The deployment saw the submarine traverse over 60,000 nautical miles and make routine port calls in Greece, Guam, Diego Garcia, and the United Kingdom.

UK starting mid-life improvement of L129A1 rifles

The contract will upgrade the L129A1 rifles to the enhanced L129A2 variant, ensuring their effectiveness and reliability in the field.

British aircraft carrier heading to Scotland to load weapons

HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to load up on ammunition.

Britain hosts first space wargame

UK Space Command has hosted its inaugural space wargame, "Space Warrior," at the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub in Southwick Park, Hampshire.

Britain helps Australia prepare for new attack helicopters

This exchange is part of the growing military ties between the UK and Australia following the signing of the AUKUS defence and security agreement in 2021.

F-16 jets now operating in skies over Ukraine

The first accounts of F-16 fighter jets flying in Ukrainian airspace have surfaced following the recent delivery of the aircraft from NATO allies.

Britain’s RAF strikes hard against Daesh terrorists

The Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the Royal Air Force’s air strike operations in Iraq and Syria for the first half of 2024, highlighting actions against the Daesh terrorist organisation.

RAF base hosts Irish military aircraft for first time

This visit marked the first time an Irish Air Corps maritime patrol aircraft, the recently procured CASA C295, was displayed at an RAF station.

RFA officers to strike for first time in history

Officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the civilian-manned tanker and supply fleet that supports the Royal Navy, are set to strike for the first time in the history of the service.