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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

No, the Army aren’t building secret ‘tent bases’ in Glasgow for a lockdown

One of the strangest myths circulating during the Covid-19 pandemic originates in the west of Scotland.

Steps being taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 among armed forces

Steps are being taken to try to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the armed forces.

Plans for LSS and FSSS vessels may be scrapped in favour of MRSS

Plans for new Littoral Strike Ships and new Fleet Solid Support Ships may be scrapped in favour of more numerous 'Multirole Support Ships', the UK Defence Journal has learned.

No, that’s not the British Army preparing for lockdown

A number of posts on Facebook and Twitter have went viral (pun intended), all of them share the same misleading image.

German military laptop with classified info sold on eBay

A used German military laptop with classified information on the Ozelot air defence system was purchased on eBay.

Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving monument unveiled

A bronze monument to those involved in mine warfare, diving, bomb and mine disposal has been unveiled at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

Government ‘looking at’ service personnel usage during Covid-19 outbreak

The Government are looking at existing contingency operations to provide support to the civil authorities.

URGENT: Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators

Urgent assistance is needed with the supply of ventilators and components.

Coyote Block 2 counter-drone weapon approved for international sales

The U.S. government has cleared Raytheon Company to sell the Coyote Block 2 counter-drone weapon to approved allied nations.

BAE awarded contract for next generation seeker for ballistic missile defence system

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seekers for THAAD.