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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

HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group to deploy next year

Next year, HMS Queen Elizabeth will deploy with two frigates, two destroyers, a nuclear submarine and support vessels.
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UK South Sudan UN mission draws to a close

Over the last four years the UK has had 300 personnel deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan.

A look at the P-8 Poseidon, Britain’s new submarine hunter

"Nine new Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to increase further the protection of our nuclear deterrent and our new aircraft carriers. These aircraft will be based in Scotland and will also have an overland surveillance capability."

British jets on a British carrier in British waters for first time in decade

British F-35B jets have landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth in British waters.

QinetiQ to play ‘key role’ in European satellite capabilities

British firm QinetiQ has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency.

Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

The launch of the frigate Emilio Bianchi, the tenth and final ship of the FREMM class, took place at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso this week.

HMS Medway visits Gibraltar

HMS Medway has paid her first visit to the Rock, say the Royal Navy.

China reaches second in global arms sales ranking

The top countries by arms sales are the US, China, the UK and Russia.

824 Naval Air Squadron hone skills on HMS Queen Elizabeth

824 Naval Air Squadron personnel have been honing their night flying & submarine hunting skills on HMS Queen Elizabeth, say the Royal Navy.

Continuing growth expected in global defence market say analysts

As 2018 turned to 2019, growth in the global defense environment moderated slightly, according to a new white paper from Forecast International.