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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

Tekever say their drones in channel ‘help prevent illegal migration’

The Home Office has been using TEKEVER’s 'UAS-as-a-Service' to survey the English Channel and "help prevent illegal migration and illegal fishing activities".

Typhoon display jet overflies White Cliffs

A Typhoon display team jet has been flying over the White Cliffs ahead of the anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

British Army vehicles to recieve ‘deadly laser weapon’

The chosen platform for the laser weapon will be the British Army’s 'Wolfhound', a six-wheeled variant of the Mastiff.

Scottish Government shipyard misses out on Scottish ferry order

Scottish Government owned Ferguson Marine shipyard missed out on an order to build two new ferries for Scottish Government after four shipyards based in Poland, Romania and Turkey were invited to submit detailed tenders instead.

Union calls for military to ease pressure on NHS Scotland

Union Unite has called for military personnel to be used to augment NHS staff and ease pressure on hospitals.

BAE unveil torpedo carrying heavy-lift T-650 drone

DSEI 2021 - The T-650 heavy-lift drone can fly at 140 kilometres per hour and carry a 300kg payload, including lightweight torpedoes, with a range of 30 kilometres.

UK to arm Type 23 Frigate with laser weapon

The Ministry of Defence have announced that Thales will develop and fit a directed energy weapon to a Type 23 frigate in order to undergo user testing.

DSEI 2021 kicks off in London

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is running from September 14-17 in London and is one the worlds largest defence industry events.

Polaris debuts newest light tactical vehicle

DSEI 2021 - Polaris debuts newest light tactical vehicle.

Hanwha launches ‘Team Thunder’ for UK artillery bid

DSEI 2021 - Hanwha Defense has formed a partnership with leading defence manufacturers in the UK to develop a local variant of the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer for the British Army.