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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 in £32m deal for autonomous mine-hunting systems

The first MAUV equipment delivery is expected in Spring 2023. 

Ukraine praises ‘wonderful, powerful’ Britain as ‘most sincere friend’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on leaders in the west to "follow the example of the United Kingdom" when Prime Minister Boris Johnson conducted a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine at the weekend.

British carrier completes largest Arctic exercise since Cold War

British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales led more than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines inside the Arctic Circle to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to "safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor".

Shipbuilding misinformation continues to spread in Scotland

It has been incorrectly claimed that that number of warships to be built in Scotland reduced to eight ships.

Britain takes command of NATO jets defending Romania

Britain has taken command of NATO’s air policing mission in Romania.

Britain sending additional £100m worth of military equipment to Ukraine

Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK will send a further £100m of lethal aid to Ukraine, including more anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions.

Britain to purchase 100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles

100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles are to be purchased for the British Army, bringing the order to a new total of 623 vehicles.

Britain sending Mastiff armoured vehicles to Ukraine

Britain will be sending an unspecified number of Mastiff heavily armoured patrol vehicles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed.

Draken to provide ‘aggressor’ aircraft to fight RAF jets

Draken Europe has won a six-year contract to provide 'aggressor' aircraft and pilots for RAF pilots to "fight" against during combat training.

Russian troops forced out of northern Ukraine

Russian forces have now fully withdrawn from northern Ukraine say the British Ministry of Defence in an intelligence update.