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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

US Navy Captain fired for voicing Coronavirus concerns for his crew tests positive

The US Navy Captain fired for his widely publicised plea for help for his coronavirus-affected crew has himself tested positive for the disease.

RAF transfer critical patient from Orkney Islands to Glasgow

The patient was flown from the Orkney Islands to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow by an Atlas A400M transport aircraft.

Nuclear submarine HMS Audacious sails for sea trials

HMS Audacious, the fourth of seven Astute class attack submarines, has set sail from Barrow-in-Furness for the first time.

New US Navy Amphibious Transport Dock ‘Fort Lauderdale’ launched

Huntington Ingalls say they have launched amphibious transport dock 'Fort Lauderdale' for the US Navy.

NATO AWACS ‘demonstrate capability and readiness’

After deploying to Norway for Exercise Cold Response, NATO AWACS aircraft were reassigned to support Air Policing and Deterrence operations when the exercise was cancelled over coronavirus fears.

Reservists called to support national Covid-19 response

It is expected that 3,000 Reservists will be required as part of this tranche and will initially be mobilised for six months, to be kept under review.

Royal Air Force suspends all display team activity

The Royal Air Force has suspended all displays from its various teams and bands until further notice.

NATO Foreign Ministers agree measures to fight Coronavirus

NATO Foreign Ministers have directed NATO's top commander, General Wolters, to coordinate the necessary military support to combat the Coronavirus crisis.

No, Royal Marines did not forcibly take Coronavirus equipment from Scotland for England

A viral tweet has claimed that Royal Marines have forcibly removed medical equipment from Dundee to be used in England in the fight against Coronavirus.

Royal Navy helicopters to be used as air ambulances

Merlin helicopters from Culdrose will act as flying ambulances during the Coronavirus pandemic, say the Royal Navy.