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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

Decision on reduction of E-7 Wedgetail order ‘due soon’

This comes after speculation that the order for five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft could be reduced to three aircraft to save money.

UK-Omani ship repair facility completes work on HMS Montrose

HMS Montrose is currently based in the Gulf.

WHO appear to use ‘terrorist hardware’ to deliver vaccines

The World Health Organisation appear to be transporting COVID19 vaccines using an airline sanctioned for 'terror and human rights violations'.

American tanker declares emergency over England

A US Air Force KC-135R has declared an emergency over England and is returning to RAF Mildenhall.

Israeli firm awarded £123m future UK naval training contract

Elbit Systems UK has been awarded an £123 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to deliver the Royal Navy Future Naval Training Programme as part of the Fisher consortium led by Capita plc. 

Scottish space company Skyrora tests new ‘space tug’ vehicle

Skyrora is developing a 70ft rocket, the Skyrora XL, intended for low earth orbit satellite launches from the United Kingdom.

RAF deliver COVID19 vaccine to Gibraltar

A British A400M Atlas transport aircraft has delivered the first doses of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine to Gibraltar.

HMS Spey joins Royal Navy fleet

The final of five new offshore patrol vessels has formally joined the Royal Navy.

Irish military concerned UK rescue aircraft could ‘collect intelligence’

Some of Ireland's search and rescue functions could be carried out by aircraft based in the UK.

British Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet busy over North Sea

75% of the current Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet are in use today.