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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

2020 Cosford Air Show cancelled due to COVID-19

The Royal Air Force has announced that the 2020 RAF Cosford Airshow has been officially cancelled.

Brtish Typhoon jets intercept Russian surveillance aircraft over Baltic Sea

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed to Lithuania on a NATO policing mission have carried out their first intercept of the operation.

Third British P-8 Poseidon receives prestigious name

The third of nine P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been named after the highest scoring pilot in Coastal Command in the Second World War, say the Royal Air Force.

Northrop Grumman builds ‘Very Lightweight Torpedo’ for US Navy

Northrop Grumman say it has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy.

Secretive unmanned X-37B spaceplane launches for new mission

The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched recently on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

How many days did the Type 45 Destroyers spend at sea in recent years?

Have you wondered how many days the Type 45 Destroyer fleet spent at sea over the last few years?

Harland & Wolff joins with Spanish shipbuilder for new Fleet Solid Support ships

Harland & Wolff has joined forces with Navantia to form 'Team Resolute', a shipbuilding collaboration which will bid for the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme to be built in Belfast.

BAE conduct first tactical ground-launch test of APKWS rockets

BAE have completed trials of APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system.

Eurofighter flight trials continue with E-SCAN radar

A flight test campaign dedicated to the configuration chosen by Kuwait is proceeding at pace, say Eurofighter.

Rolls-Royce wins major Type 31 Frigate propulsion contract

Rolls-Royce is to supply complete MTU propulsion systems for five new Type 31 Frigates for the Royal Navy.