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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

UK will ‘step up and speed up’ military support for Ukraine

"Without that hardware, Ukraine runs the risk of losing this war", warned Defence Secretary John Healey.

Commandos release action-packed video showing elite ops

The Royal Marines have released a gripping new video titled ‘Raid’, giving the public a rare front-row view of the precision, skill, and tactical expertise that define their elite operations.

Mine hunter carries out explosive mine warfare drills

Royal Navy Hunt-class minehunter, HMS Cattistock, successfully conducted live firings of Diver-Placed Charges and Seafox combat rounds as part of its ongoing Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) exercises.

New Destroyers set to provide shipbuilding work to mid-2040s

The build of the Type 83 Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s, depending on the number of platforms built.

Royal Navy shipbuilding boosts Scottish economy

Scottish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) played a key role in discussions about the UK government’s Defence Industrial Strategy during a visit by Minister...

NATO aircraft ‘find and target’ in exercise over Baltic

Nations involved in the exercise included Denmark, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Ferguson Marine faces future ‘with optimism amid challenges’

Officials remain optimistic about Ferguson Marine’s future, but the Public Audit Committee emphasised that stabilising operations are essential before considering a return to private ownership.

Airbus secures development work on French patrol aircraft

The new aircraft, the A321 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, is intended to replace the French Navy’s 'Atlantique 2' fleet, with an operational timeframe expected between 2030 and 2040.

Former soldier jailed for espionage, terrorism offences

A former British soldier, Daniel Khalife, has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison after being convicted of spying and terrorism offences.

Israel to purchase over 8,000 missiles and bombs from U.S.

The $7.41 billion sale includes 3,000 Hellfire missiles, 2,166 Small Diameter Bombs, and 2,800 MK 82 500-pound bombs, reinforcing Israel's precision-strike capabilities.