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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

Hanwha pitch K9 howitzer to UK as AS90 replacement

South Korean firm Hanwha Defense will compete for the UK's 'Mobile Fires Platform' programme, the project to replace the AS90.

Apache attack helicopters land on carrier

Apache helicopters belonging to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have landed on HMS Prince of Wales.

Iranian Navy’s largest vessel catches fire and sinks

It is understood that the crew have safely evacuated after the vessel caught fire under "unclear circumstances".

British and French aircraft carriers to meet at sea

The exercise, centred around the two most powerful warships in Western Europe, will involve 15 ships and 57 aircraft.

HMS Dragon sinks target with main gun

HMS Dragon used her main gun to sink a floating target.

UK confirms plans to order more F-35 jets

The UK has confirmed that it will purchase a second tranche of F-35B jets in addition to the 48 already planned.

Cammell Laird ‘ready to deliver’ new National Flagship

Cammell Laird say that they welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that the construction of the new National Flagship will commence in 12 months, with the ship entering service by 2025. 

Chinooks pass 3000 flying hours supporting France in Mali

Since the start of the deployment, the British Chinook detachment has moved over 1,500 tonnes of freight and over 18,000 French soldiers.

Everyone’s favourite defence podcast now on Spotify

The OSINT Bunker, a defence and security based podcast, is now on Spotify!

HMS Spey receives dazzle paintjob

HMS Spey, a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel, has been given a makeover.