George Allison
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
Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey successfully completes first flight
The US Navy will use the CMV-22B to replace the C-2A Greyhound for transporting personnel, mail, supplies and high-priority cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea. The aircraft can also carry major components of the F-35s engine.
MoD confident ‘Crowsnest’ carrier early warning ready 2021
The Ministry of Defence say it remains confident that Merlin Mk2 helicopters fitted with the CROWSNEST early warning system will be available to support the first operational deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021.
British F-35 jets head for US to take part in Exercise Red Flag
F-35 jets set off from RAF Marham to the United States to take part in Exercise Red Flag, the world's premier air combat exercise.
HMS Medway sails for the Caribbean
HMS Medway has set sail to take on the Atlantic Patrol Tasking (North) tasking, say the Royal Navy.
Royal Marines deploy to Arctic for exercise
45 Commando are on exercise in the north of Norway undertaking Arctic survival training.
Russian troops receive unmanned mine clearance and anti-tank vehicles
Russian media have reported that troops have started to receive unmanned Uran-6 mine-clearing and Uran-9 anti-tank vehicles.
Principles guiding British Foreign Policy ‘Progressively Obsolete’, says Rifkind
In this report, James Rogers, the Director of the Global Britain Programme, identifies the fifteen core assumptions that have underpinned British strategic policy and explains why these assumptions are under increasing strain as great power competition takes hold and challenges the dominance of the West.
F-35 acts as airborne sensor for missile defence test
The test validated the F-35s capability to serve as an airborne sensor and extend the range of air and missile defense systems.
Government intending to ‘grow Destroyer and Frigate force by 2030’
The intention to increase the number of Royal Navy warships has been expressed by a Minister of State for Defence this week.
Boeing and US Navy complete first Super Hornet IRST Block II flight
Boeing say that IRST Block II provides F/A-18 aircrew with improved optics and processing power.