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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

Fleet Helicopter Support Unit contract scope detailed

Duties will range from supporting FOST to transporting personnel and freight to the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers.

British tanks engage Finnish tanks on exercise

British tanks and their crews are currently taking part in Exercise Arrow in Finland.

British surveillance aircraft monitors Russian warships

An RC-135 Rivet Joint 'signals intelligence' surveillance aircraft is currently monitoring the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.

Britain keeping drone fleet numbers ‘under constant review’

The UK Government have confirmed that they are keeping the size and capability of the UK's Remotely Piloted Air Systems fleet "under constant review".

British aircraft trains with American forces in Alaska

Four crews and a C-130J Hercules have deployed to Anchorage to take part in Exercise RED FLAG Alaska 2022.

British Army donates 84,000 helmets to Ukraine

British soldiers have sorted and packed 84,000 surplus helmets that are now bound for the Ukrainian military.

Korean ‘Black Eagles’ display team heading to Britain

The Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, will be performing at three airshows in Britain this July.

UK has ‘no intention’ of reversing tank fleet cuts

The increasing deployments of British tanks to the European continent due to Russian aggression has "not affected" the decision to reduce the British Challenger tank fleet from 227 to 148.

Rosyth wins 10 year carrier maintenance contract

Babcock at Rosyth has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, beating H&W...

Royal Navy trials using commercial tankers to sustain fleet

The Royal Navy has announced that they have been exploring the idea of NATO naval vessels using commercial tankers to supply fuel to warships "in times of crisis".