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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

‘National Flagship’ to cost £250m and ‘in the water’ by 2025

The new 'National Flagship' is to cost £250m and be "in the water by 2024 or 2025".

F-35B fitted with Meteor missile ‘middle of this decade’

British F-35B jets will be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' say the Ministry of Defence.

E-3 retiring this year, replacement not ready until 2023

The UK will rely on the NATO E-3 airborne early warning aircraft fleet to fill the gap between the retirement of Sentry this year and E-7 Wedgetail coming online in 2023.

What is the status of the British F-35 fleet?

The location and status of Britain's F-35 fleet has been listed by the Ministry of Defence.

British aircraft carrier ignores Chinese warnings and enters South China Sea

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have entered the South China Sea, a region largely claimed by China.

What is the status of the Royal Navy surface fleet?

The Ministry of Defence have listed how many ships of each class are operationally available.

Frigate HMS Monmouth cut from Royal Navy fleet

The long laid-up Type 23 Frigate has now left the fleet leaving the Royal Navy with 12 frigates.

British aircraft carrier visits Singapore

HMS Queen Elizabeth and elements of her Carrier Strike Group have arrived in Singapore.

Most British troops now vaccinated against COVID-19

Figures show that 65% of the Royal Navy (including the Royal Marines), 54% of the British Army and 67% of the Royal Air Force have had their first COVID-19 vaccine.

Most women in armed forces report bullying and sexual abuse

64% of female veterans and 58% of serving women said they have experienced bullying, harassment, discrimination during their careers.