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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

Royal Navy pilot hails ‘unique simulator’ supporting first of class F-35 flight trials

One of the UK's leading F-35 Lightning test pilots has spoken of the importance of a simulator for use in preparation of flight trials on board HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Technically the Royal Navy is growing, just not any larger than it was four...

Statements made by the government explicitly claim that the Royal Navy is growing, but are those claims accurate? Yes and no.

UK receives 20th A400M Atlas transport aircraft

The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of its 20th A400M Atlas transport aircraft.

820 Naval Air Squadron prepare for night operations from HMS Queen Elizabeth

820 Naval Air Squadro is making its final preparations to embark onto HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Britain wants ‘leading role’ in next-generation fighter project – Air Chief Marshal

Britain is looking to maintain a leading role in future combat aircraft projects according to Air Chief Marshal Stephen Hillier.

Babcock Team 31 hosting second Type 31e suppliers conference

Team 31 is meeting with supply chain companies to share the potential opportunities the £1.25 billion Type 31e general purpose light frigate programme

The speech delivered by the Chief of the Defence Staff at the Air Power...

General Sir Nick Carter delivered the following speech at the Air Power Conference this week.

UK to spend $650 million on 200 AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles

The US State Department has approved a purchase of up to two hundred AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles for an estimated cost of $650 million. 

How much will it cost to fix the Type 45 Destroyer fleet?

The cost of fixing the propulsion issues on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet has now been confirmed.

Tender for E-3D Sentry replacement must be open to fair competition

The Sentry aircraft replacement should be put out to a competitive tender, rather than bought 'off the shelf' with no competition taking place say the Defence Committee.