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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

HMS Ocean enters Plymouth for last time as a Royal Navy vessel

HMS Ocean entered Plymouth for the last time in Royal Navy service today and was welcomed by well-wishers and flanked by landing craft and tugs firing water hoses high into the air.

RAF hails Typhoon as ‘world’s most potent fighter’ after completing weapons testing

The claim comes after an aircraft from the RAF’s 41(R) Squadron recently became the first of its type to successfully fire a Storm Shadow air-to-surface missile and a next generation Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air weapon in trials.

IN PHOTOS: HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Somerset arrive in Gibraltar

The Royal Navy have released a series of images marking the arrival of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and an escort vessel into Gibraltar for the first time.

HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Somerset arrive in Gibraltar

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and frigate HMS Somerset have arrived in the British territory of Gibraltar this morning.

HMS Queen Elizabeth due in Gibraltar today

Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will visit the British territory of Gibraltar today.

HMS Sutherland calls into Diego Garcia for a routine stop

Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland has called into the British Indian Ocean Territory of Diego Garcia.

BAE testing of aircraft flexible payload bay is complete

Ground based trials to demonstrate the release of a full-sized store from an aircraft payload bay have successfully taken place thanks to a bespoke rig built at BAE Systems in Lancashire. 

A look at Saab’s Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft

Saab's Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft is a combination of Bombardier’s Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada's acoustics processor and Saab’s airborne surveillance solutions.

BAE Systems win contract to modernise Head-up Displays for UAE F-16 fleet

BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to modernise head-up displays (HUD) on F-16 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, replacing the fleet’s analogue system with advanced digital technology.

BAE Systems selected to help US Navy identify and track threats

The US Navy has selected BAE Systems to provide equipment and support services for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SPAWAR). As one of...