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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

First NATO A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft delivered

The type, known as Voyager in UK service, will enhance NATO strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling capabilities.

SNMG2 exercises with Tunisian vessels in the Western Mediterranean

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) ships and Tunisian Navy vessels performed a passing exercise in the Western Mediterranean Sea recently.

Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars

Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet.

Next Generation Jammer Low Band testing continues

NGJ-LB is part of a larger NGJ weapon system that will augment, and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System currently used for Airborne Electronic Attack on the EA-18G Growler aircraft.

UK-Qatari joint Typhoon squadron commences flying

12 Squadron is the first Joint Squadron in the RAF since the Battle of Britain in the Second World War.

RAF Force Protection utilise Remotely Piloted Air System

The idea to use a Remotely Piloted Air System for Force Protection originated from a homegrown idea in the RAF Force Protection Centre, RAF Honington in 2017.

HMS Queen Elizabeth launches first ‘4-ship package’ of British F-35 jets

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has launched the first ever '4-ship package' of British F-35 jets for a reconnaissance mission.

How many times has the ‘VIP Voyager’ been used for ministerial travel?

The aircraft was refit in 2016 at a cost of £10 million and has been used 25 times for ministerial travel.

Flag Officer Sea Training organisation renamed

'Flag Officer Sea Training' has been renamed 'Fleet Operational Sea Training', it will still be known as 'FOST'.

Royal Marines Commandos get new uniform

The uniform, procured from American company Crye Precision, is lighter weight, has higher tear-strength, is faster-drying and is more breathable than what it replaces say the Royal Navy.