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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

Lords Committee to question defence industry leaders

Senior figures from three major defence firms will give evidence to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee on Tuesday, 25 February, as part of an ongoing inquiry into the UK-EU reset.

UK tenders for hundreds of tactical multirotor drones

The Ministry of Defence has released an 'Invitation to Tender' seeking suppliers for approximately ten batches of Tactical Multirotor ISR Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Britain boosting air defence capabilities

A number of initiatives to boost British air defence are underway, including increasing the number of SkySabre Ground-Based Air Defence launchers to nine.

Lockheed Precision Strike Missile passes key test

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army have successfully conducted another production qualification flight test for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, according to the company.

Ministry of Defence seeks new sniper rifle

The Ministry of Defence has issued an opportunity under “Project SHAMER” to procure a “single chassis, multi-calibre, bolt action sniper rifle” intended to replace the legacy L115 and L118 rifle systems.

American fighter jets intercept Russian bombers

F-35 fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 and two Su-35 military aircraft over the Chukchi Sea.

UK to buy 100 simulated mine targets

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is inviting tenders for the supply of around 100 Simulated Mine Targets (SMTs) and associated equipment, “to meet Royal...

NATO warships visit Poland on Baltic Sentry op

NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) conducted a port visit to Gdansk, Poland, as part of the Baltic Sentry mission aimed at enhancing the alliance’s military presence in the Baltic Sea.

Merlins gift three-year log supply to remote Norwegian huts

Commando Helicopter Force aircrew have carried out a large-scale firewood delivery to secluded cabins in northern Norway.

NATO stealth fighters train for joint combat ops

The Royal Netherlands, Royal Norwegian, and United States Air Forces participated in Spartan Lightning, a NATO exercise designed to enhance interoperability.