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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

Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M makes its first flight

An Airbus A400M ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery.

RFA Argus arrives at Bermuda

RFA Argus has arrived at Bermuda in preparation to support British Overseas Territories in the region with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

USS Harry S Truman carrier group to stay at sea to protect crew from...

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is to remain at sea after her latest deployment, ready for tasking, to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19.

India looking to purchase Harpoon missiles and MK 54 torpedoes

India is planning on purchasing 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles and 16 MK54 torpedoes for it's P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet.

Hong Kong flagged tanker seized by Iran in Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that Hong Kong-flagged tanker 'SC Taipei' came under attack and was seized by Iranian forces in the Gulf of Oman today.

United Kingdom and United States spend $56m on Trident missile tubes

General Dynamics has been awarded a $55.9m contract for 18 missile tubes for the US Navy and the Royal Navy.

No, PPE for Scotland isn’t being ‘diverted to England’

It had been claimed that PPE companies in England were told to prioritise England over Scotland. The First Minister of Scotland and the Scottish Health Secretary have however "accepted assurances" that this is not the case.

U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft to get major upgrades

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works was awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force, valued at $50 million, to upgrade the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.

Allied medical teams reinforce NATO battlegroup in Lithuania

The NATO battlegroup, led by Germany, is taking care of its own troops in order not to burden Lithuania's health care system

PPE from Turkey delivered to RAF Brize Norton

The shipment from Turkey includes 50,000 N-95 face masks; 100,000 surgical masks; and 100,000 protective suits.