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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

Ukraine releases video of Russian Su-25 jet ‘destruction’

The Soviet-designed Su-25, nicknamed 'Frogfoot' by NATO, is a heavily armoured ground-attack aircraft used to provide close air support for Russian ground troops.

NATO fighters ‘busy on Baltic Air Policing Mission

All four Allied Air Policing detachments responded to potential threats from Russian military aircraft so far this month.

NATO conducts mine countermeasures exercise in Italy

Specialist crews from the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) participated in combined annual exercises Mare Aperto, Polaris, and Italian Minex 24.

King Charles presents new colours to Irish Guards

King Charles presented new Colours to No 9 and No 12 Company of the Irish Guards at Windsor Castle on 10 June 2024.

BAE awarded £75m for P-8 electronic warfare pods

BAE Systems has been awarded a £75 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop advanced countermeasure pods designed to protect the P-8A from missiles and other threats.

Footage of Ukrainian helicopters engaging Russian targets

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released a dramatic video showing Hind helicopters engaging Russian ground targets while avoiding counterfire.

Denmark to buy 84 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles

Denmark has requested the purchase of eighty-four (84) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs and three (3) AIM-120 AMRAAM guidance sections.

Lockheed shows off AI able to conduct aircraft interception

In these tests, AI directly flew and conducted tactical exercises using L-29 Delfin jets, managing heading, speed, and altitude commands.

JEF trains to protect undersea infrastructure

The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has initiated a month-long series of protective military activities involving multiple maritime and air units to secure critical undersea infrastructure across Northern Europe.

Rolls-Royce to supply power systems for new Polish frigates

Rolls-Royce is set to provide mtu propulsion and on-board power systems for three new Miecznik-class frigates for the Polish Navy.