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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

‘NATO stands with Ukraine’ declares Alliance head

In the face of a "large Russian military build-up around Ukraine", the head of NATO has stressed that the military alliance "stands with Ukraine".

British F-35s and American B1 bomber in African flypast

Jets from HMS Queen Elizabeth have joined American and French aircraft over Djibouti in East Africa.

U.S. Air Force to buy E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft

It has been reported that the U.S. Air Force is expected to purchase the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft at some point next year.

Airbus detail how they delivered secure milsatcoms to UK Carrier Strike Group

Airbus say that it is delivering the primary satellite communications capabilities to HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group on its inaugural maritime deployment.

Three arrested under Terrorism Act after explosion outside Liverpool hospital

One person has died and one has been injured. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation.

BAE planning to expand Glasgow shipyard

BAE Systems has submitted a planning application that would see the 'Ship Block Outfit Hall' at its Govan shipyard in Glasgow expanded.

Carrier group frigate HMS Richmond enters Mediterranean

HMS Richmond, a Type 23 Frigate assigned to HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, is leading the fleet into the Mediterranean Sea.

British surveillance aircraft off Syrian coast

A British RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has been operating off the coast of Syria.

Only one Joint Warrior exercise to run next year

According to a response to a Freedom of Information request just one Joint Warrior exercise is scheduled to run next year, between the 1st and 13th of October.

French vessel tows British assault ship through the Channel

The FS Garonne hauled HMS Albion through the English Channel to assess the French vessels pulling strength and abilities as part of a testing exercise.