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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

MoD purchase ‘high end aerospace grade’ 3D printer

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £913K contract to Renishaw for a high-end 'Aerospace Grade Metallic' 3D printer with the potential to 'print' spare parts for aircraft.

1500 British troops providing ‘heavy deterrence’ in Estonia

The deterrence factor towards any aggressive neighbouring state who may covet the thought of rolling across the border is a "major consideration" for British forces in Estonia.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 3 Episode 4

The panel discuss the possibility of a Turkish invasion of northern Syria and look at Russian advances and fall-backs in Ukraine.

American A-10 ‘Tank Busters’ land in Scotland

A number of A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft have arrived at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland on their way back to the United States.

British fighter jets to protect 2022 Qatar World Cup

British Typhoon fighter jets will be securing the skies above Qatar during the 2022 Football World Cup.

Royal Navy shipbuilding supports 15,000 Scottish jobs

"Up and down Scotland, communities depend on a steady drumbeat of work for their jobs, for a future for young people, for economic security and in some cases, their economic survival."

UK should ‘reconsider’ plans to scrap C-130

Andy Netherwood, a former C-130 and C-17 aircraft commander, has urged the Ministry of Defence to reconsider the early retirement of the C-130J Hercules fleet.

Second Type 26 Frigate begins to take shape on the Clyde

HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates, is currently starting to look ship-shape in Glasgow.

British aircraft carrier deploying to the Mediterranean

HMS Prince of Wales is currently NATO’s command ship, leading the alliance’s Maritime High Readiness Force, and is deploying to conduct exercises with NATO allies in the region.

Second poll this month claims most Scots support Trident

Most voters in Scotland want to retain the Trident nuclear weapon system on the Clyde according to the second poll carried out on the topic this month.