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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

British tanker refuels French carrier jets over the Middle East

The range of the aircraft flying from French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was extended with the help of land based British tankers for the first time.

British, American, Italian and Israeli F-35s fly together

F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth took part an exercise alongside Israeli and Italian jets.

Ministry of Defence confirm ‘no plans’ to cut C-17 fleet

Despite earlier speculation, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed that there are "no plans" to reduce the size of the Royal Air Force fleet of C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

British warship heads to Black Sea despite Russian warnings

HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer belonging to HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, is sailing to the Black Sea despite Russian warnings it is 'tracking the movements of the British warship'.

Why must British warships be built in the UK?

A Minister has outlined why Royal Navy warships must, by virtue of national security, be built in the United Kingdom.

F-35 jet lands on HMS Prince of Wales for the first time

There are currently two British aircraft carriers at sea with jets onboard for the first time in decades.

How many UK weapons will be integrated onto the F-35?

British F-35B jets will soon be fitted with Meteor air to air missiles and the SPEAR Capability 3 precision surface attack missile.

How is saltwater removed from British P-8 Poseidon aircraft?

Have you ever wondered how the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet deals with the corrosion caused by saltwater?

First F-35 jet lands on HMS Prince of Wales

It appears that the UK now has two aircraft carriers at sea with jets, with HMS Queen Elizabeth deployed and HMS Prince of Wales training.

How much does it cost to operate a Type 45 Destroyer?

The Ministry of Defence have revealed that it costs around £126,000 per day to operate a Type 45 Destroyer.