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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

UK purchases ‘VideoRay Defender’ Remotely Operated Vehicles

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has purchased three VideoRay Defender Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles.

Scottish yards to build 24 warships between 2015-2035

In addition to the now built 5 Offshore Patrol Vessels, there are plans for 8 Type 26 Frigates, 5 Type 31 Frigates, 5 Type 32 Frigates and 1 Ukrainian warship to be built in Scotland.

Firm chosen to supply armour for new Boxer vehicles

The armoured material will be used in Boxer vehicle hull assembly.

Britain to lease aircraft to deliver Military Parachute Training

The Ministry of Defence is looking to lease UK based light aircraft for the delivery of Military Parachute Training.

MoD looking for ‘Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract’ training provider

The Ministry of Defence is looking for a provider to deliver 'Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract' training to all fast jet aircrew.

British surveillance aircraft keeping an eye on Russian forces

A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint' intelligence gathering aircraft has once again deployed to Crimea to keep an eye on Russian forces near the border with Ukraine.

P-8 Poseidon conducts landing training at Glasgow Airport

A P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has been conducting routine training in and around Glasgow International Airport.

A400M transport aircraft conducting training in and around Glasgow

An A400M 'Atlas' transport aircraft has been conducting routine training in and around Glasgow International Airport.

British Army AS90 artillery to leave service at end of decade

The current forecasted out of service date for AS90 is 2030.

Decision to be made ‘in future’ on adding UK weapons to P-8

A Minister has stated that British weapons may be added to P-8 "once the aircraft has reached full operating capability and there has been time to study the optimal utilisation model for the UK".