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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

British Maritime Patrol Aircraft assists in rescue at sea

A P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft based at Lossiemouth in Scotland was launched on Search and Rescue duties for the first time as the aircraft and its crew helped rescue two transatlantic rowers.

Warship arrives in Scotland to be destroyed as target

A decommissioned American frigate has arrived in Scotland and will soon be destroyed as a target as part of an exercise involving American and British warships.

American B-52s again deployed to Britain for training

American B-52 bombers have started arriving in Britain after being deployed to RAF Fairford.

Babcock begins first Type 23 Frigate post-LIFEX upkeep

HMS Argyll is the first Type 23 to begin its post-LIFEX upkeep, during which time Babcock will be overhauling equipment and carrying out design changes for communications upgrades and mixed crewing.

Babcock and IAI work together on UK SERPENS project

SERPENS is the MoD’s next-generation weapon locating system with a digitally networked suite of sensor systems that detect hostile mortars, artillery and rockets.

NATO allied land command gets new boss

U.S. Army General Darryl A. Williams has now assumed command of NATO Allied Land Command.

Australia hosts NATO partners for large scale air exercise

About 100 aircraft and 2500 military personnel from 17 nations will soon arrive in Australia's Northern Territory to commence Exercise Pitch Black 2022.

NATO fleet switches command ships in Mediterranean

Commander, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Sciretta, transferred command from the USS Forrest Sherman to ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbon in a demonstration of the task group's interoperability.

Apache attack helicopters practise beach landings

The Apache helicopters of 656 Sqn AAC have recently honed their 'Tactical Landing Zone' skills at Pembrey Sands in Wales.

Reds Arrows start next years pilot training

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Reds Arrows, have started their 2023s pilot training sessions.