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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

The Type 26 Frigate could be the most capable British warship in decades

The key factor that will determine the true capability of these ships is really quite simple, the level of funding put in place to fit them out appropriately.

American F-15 crashes in North Sea

The U.S. Air Force have announced that an F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 today in the North Sea.

RAF respond to question over cost of Captain Tom flypast

A Freedom of Information request into "the TOTAL cost" of a flypast for Captain Tom even asked for the cost of "wear and tear on the planes involved"...

Feathered wing flying begins onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth

Feathered wings have touched down on the deck of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

US Navy completes first AARGM-ER captive carry flight on F/A-18

The U.S. Navy have completed the first captive carry flight test of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile on an F/A-18 Super Hornet at the Patuxent River test range. 

Leonardo signs agreement for Danish Navy defence systems

Leonardo has signed a framework agreement for the maintenance of defence systems in-service with the Danish Navy.

BMT 3D printing safety equipment for NHS

BMT say that as part of their ongoing support for the National Health Service, they’ve been using 3D printers to help alleviate the shortage of safety equipment for front-line workers.

NATO navies and air forces exercise in the Baltic Sea

Around 3,000 personnel from 19 NATO Allies and partners are taking part in the annual BALTOPS naval exercise that kicked off in the Baltic Sea, say NATO.

HMS Penzance and HMS Chiddingfold sail for three year deployment

The crews of minehunters HMS Penzance and Chiddingfold have sailed for the Middle East.

Canada and US order BAE APX-111 Mode 5 IFF units

The U.S. Navy, on behalf of itself and Canada, awarded BAE Systems a $58.7 million contract for procurement of Integrated Friend or Foe units for F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft.