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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 finally accepts delivery of the USS Zumwalt

The US Navy have taken delivery of the USS Zumwalt.

Upgraded sensor system to facilitate better sharing of tactical information

DE&S are rolling out an updated, sensor-to-shooter digital system that is able to transfer strategic operational commands between forces in seconds.

British Army assist Glasgow NHS staff with PPE fitting

British Army soldiers are supporting the NHS frontline in Glasgow by using their training for hazardous environments to assist hospital staff with PPE fitting.

RAF personnel to trial Covid-19 tracking app

The Royal Air Force is testing an NHS smartphone app that could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

NATO exercise brings together Greek and Turkish naval forces

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two have performed a series of exercises in the Central Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, say NATO.

Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State positions in Iraq

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have hit Islamic State targets in northern Iraq.

Patrol vessel HMS Tyne finds missing diver

The crew of HMS Tyne helped save a diver’s life off the south coast of the UK, say the Royal Navy.

British forces deliver medical equipment to the Falkland Islands

The Royal Air Force delivered medical equipment to the Falkland Islands as part of the UK Government's support to British Overseas Territories during the coronavirus pandemic.

UK ranks 8th globally for defence spending say SIPRI

"Military spending by France and the United Kingdom remained relatively stable", say the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

US Navy Destroyer USS Porter enters Black Sea

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter has been operating in the Black Sea for four days days on patrol.