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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

Royal Navy orders ‘good’ for Scottish shipbuilding says SNP MP

Chairman of the Scottish Affairs Committee Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has cited 'regular orders' for Royal Navy ships and 'increased investment' as being responsible for the 'good shape' of the shipbuilding industry in Scotland.

NATO forces practise defence of Sweden

The Swedish island of Gotland hosted defence drills as part of exercise BALTOPS 22.

Britain looking for aircraft to emulate Close Air Support

Project Valkyrie will procure aircraft to conduct 'Close Air Support' and 'Intelligence Surveillance and Recognisance' emulation on training exercises.

Scottish shipyards planning to build 24 warships by 2035

The total number of warships being built in Scottish shipyards between 2015 to 2035 now stands at 24, with many of those ships now being built and some already in service.

Russia ‘running out’ of precision weapons

Russia is running short of modern missiles while Ukrainian air defences still deter Russian tactical aircraft from conducting strikes across much of the country.

British aircraft carrier arrives in Spain

HMS Prince of Wales, an aircraft carrier functioning as NATO command ship, has arrived in Spain.

Britain seeking 36 new port vessels in £595m deal

The Ministry of Defence has published a tender notice for the procurement and introduction into service of 36 support vessels, including tug boats.

Britain funding ‘hypersonic weapon demonstrator’

It has been announced that £2 billion will be invested between now and 2026 in programmes to develop "the generation-after-next of military capabilities" including hypersonic weapons and space defence.

American fighter jets heading to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

10 American F/A-18 Hornet jets belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps will be landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland this evening.

British warship leads US Navy task force

HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, is serving as the flagship of the US Sixth Fleet's 'Task Force 64'.