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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

Tempest jet investment ‘significantly less than required’

Tempest has been given an "amber/red" rating by the IPA with the warning that more funding is required or their could be a delay in the aircraft entering service.

UK orders 13 more Protector drones

A £195m contract for a further 13 Protector drones has been signed, bringing the total to 16.

RAF considering operating jets from motorways

The Royal Air Force is preparing to undertake a series of exercises that will see Typhoon jets operate from civilian airfields and perhaps sections of road.

P-8 Poseidon flies with Red Arrows

A Poseidon has flown in formation with the Red Arrows for the first time.

Currently ‘too early’ to determine role of Type 32 Frigate

The future Type 32 Frigate will soon enter concept phase.

Type 83 Destroyer concept phase to start in a ‘few years’

The concept phase for the recently announced Type 83 Destroyer will begin over the next few years.

How much does it cost to add weapons to the F-35?

The Ministry of Defence has revealed the cost of adding ASRAAM and SPEAR-3 missiles as well as Paveway IV guided bombs to the F-35B.

Funding allocated for next batch of Type 26 Frigates

The MoD has confirmed that resources have been allocated for the next batch of five Type 26 Frigates to be ordered on the Clyde.

What is the status of each Type 45 Destroyer?

The Ministry of Defence has detailed the status of each Type 45 Destroyer in the fleet.

MoD ‘remains committed’ to troubled Ajax

The Ministry of Defence has ruled out purchasing an alternative to Ajax as it "remains committed" to the troubled armoured vehicle.