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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

UK and Australia collaborate on advanced armour materials

The UK and Australia are looking at enhancing the integration of composites and improving armour systems.

Firms invited to trial tech on autonomous British submarine

The main aim of this activity is to help the Royal Navy shape the future capabilities of large, uncrewed submarines.

British warship seizes £11m worth of drugs

HMS Montrose and her Royal Marines have seized £11 million of drugs in the Gulf.

Hamworthy Pumps wins Type 31 Frigate contract

As a subcontractor for Babcock International Group, Hamworthy Pumps will supply the pump solutions for five Type 31 Frigates.

NATO warships train with Israeli forces

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) recently completed exercises with Israeli Navy units in the Eastern Mediterranean.

F-35Bs from American assault ship to fight Islamic State

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft departed from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island to execute long-range strikes in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

MoD looking for games-based simulation technology

The MoD have opened tendering on a £30m contract for a simulation platform based on a commercial off the shelf games-based technology.

NATO ‘Alliance Ground Surveillance’ force reaches IOC

This capability enables the Alliance to perform persistent surveillance over wide areas, all 30 NATO members will have access to the intelligence generated.

British paratroopers test new facility

The British Army say that the facility boasts "moveable walls; smoke, sound effects and a video monitoring system for soldiers to be able to review performance".

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group receives COVID-19 vaccines

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the vessels in her carrier strike group ship will now start receiving the first dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine