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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

Fighter jet ‘falls off’ American supercarrier in Red Sea

The incident occurred earlier today as the aircraft was being towed within the carrier’s hangar.

Army advances Project Grayburn to replace SA80A3 Rifles

The British Army is moving forward with plans to replace its current standard-issue rifle, the L85A3 – more commonly known as the SA80A3 – under the developing Project Grayburn, with "various rifle calibres being considered".

Ireland buying $46m worth of Javelin anti-tank weapons

Te U.S. State Department say that the deal would "enhance Ireland’s capability to build its long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defence requirements".

U.S. Commander suspended after portrait incident

A photograph of Donald Trump was found turned around and facing the wall.

British carrier to host largest ever fifth-gen air wing

HMS Prince of Wales will operate twenty-four F-35 jets — the largest fifth-generation air wing ever operated aboard a single carrier.

Netherlands to purchase £1.76bn worth of Tomahawk missiles

The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands involving Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and associated equipment, valued at approximately $2.19 billion.

Omani soldier caught in vigilante sting in Glasgow

An Omani soldier has been fined and placed on the sex offenders register after being caught attempting to engage with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl while in Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships.

UK and New Zealand strengthen defence ties

The United Kingdom and New Zealand have announced plans to deepen their defence, security, and economic partnerships.

BAE highlights readiness to expand U.S. sub manufacturing

BAE Systems says it is prepared to scale up its American submarine manufacturing capacity, citing more than $260 million invested in its facilities and workforce over the past six years.

New Zealand warship to join British Carrier Strike Group

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha will join the UK Carrier Strike Group — led by HMS Prince of Wales — as it sails across the Indian Ocean towards the Pacific Rim.