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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

First time in history three nations jets launch from one ship

This is the first time in history that three nations have flown jets from the same aircraft carrier with British, American and Italian F-35B jets taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Italian jets land on British aircraft carrier

Italian F-35B Lightning jets have landed, refuelled, and relaunched from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

F-35 operations continue from British aircraft carrier after crash

F-35 operations are continuing onboard British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth after one of the jets crashed into the sea after taking off from the ship last week.

British Paratroopers demonstrate firepower

A fast-moving scenario saw an advancing force of enemy armoured vehicles engaged and defeated with Javelin and NLAW anti-tank missiles, 81mm mortar, Grenade Machine Guns, Heavy Machine Guns and General Purpose Machine Guns.

Royal Navy looking for heavy lift cargo drones

It is hoped the drones could be used to transport cargo autonomously, delivering vital supplies like ammunition and spare parts.

UK awards £40m contract for Phalanx CIWS support

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract of up to five years to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited for "Contracting for Availability services for the Phalanx – CIWS" from February 2023.

Britain and Poland to work together on Polish air defence system

The two countries will share technology to develop 'NAREW', Poland’s future Ground-Based Air Defence System.

British carrier pilot ejects from F-35 over the Mediterranean

A British F-35 from HMS Queen Elizabeth has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, the pilot has ejected safely.

Carrier ‘Identification Friend or Foe’ system support contract awarded

A £299K contract has been placed with Leonardo to support the 'Identification Friend or Foe' system installed on then Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.

Retired British Sentinel aircraft to be sold to U.S.

Britain's retired fleet of Sentinel aircraft is to be sold to the U.S. Army and flown to the United States.