George Allison
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
Airpower ‘a key factor in fight against Islamic State’ coalition official says
Airpower has been a key factor as milestones are achieved in the fight against Islamic State, a senior American officer told reporters via a satellite press conference from Baghdad this week.
US Navy to acquire a former RAF C-130J for Blue Angels support
The US are in the process of acquiring a former C-130J from the Royal Air Force to replace the older KC-130T 'Fat Albert' for US Navy Blue Angel aerobatic team support duties.
Life extended Trident II D5 missile test completes successfully
With modernised electronics and upgraded avionics subsystems, the Trident II D5 LE configuration will be in service with the US Navy and Royal Navy through the 2040s.
Tornado jets ready to deploy Leonardo BriteCloud decoy system
Leonardo has begun deliveries of its new 'BriteCloud' decoy to the Royal Air Force for combat missions following the Ministry of Defence’s formal go-ahead for the new technology.
MoD to get extra £800m funding, £600m for Dreadnought and £200m just ‘to stand...
The funding will cover additional costs associated with the Dreadnought submarine programme as well as head off some of the more severe cuts speculated earlier in the year.
Third new Tide class tanker arrives in UK
The third of four new support tankers to be delivered to the UK has arrived in Cornwall for customisation and trials before entering service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and being deployed on operations with the Royal Navy.
WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth Gunnery Exercise
Video shows HMS Queen Elizabeth conducting a gunnery exercise.
HMS Ocean decommissioned from the Royal Navy, to be sold to Brazil
HMS Ocean was the Royal Navy’s Landing Platform Helicopter and Fleet Flagship. A helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ship, Ocean was designed to deliver troops to the centre of the action by helicopter or by landing craft.
MBDA wins £400 million UK Brimstone air-to-surface missile deal
According to the company, MBDA will manufacture new Brimstone missiles for Typhoon jets and in future for the RAF's new Protector RPAS and new Apache attack helicopters.
Royal Air Force and French Air Force in joint QRA exercise
Royal Air Force and Armée de l'Air have worked together on a joint Quick Reaction Alert exercise.