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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

First non-US built F-35B delivered to Italian MoD

The first F-35B assembled outside the United States, was delivered to the Italian Ministry of Defence and assigned to the Italian Navy this week.

£500m Faslane construction project to create over 1000 new construction jobs

The company behind the development say it will prepare the base for the "next generation of ballistic missile submarines and extend the life of existing nuclear facilities for another 25 years."

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailing delayed due to sprinkler system glitch

HMS Queen Elizabeth will not be leaving Portsmouth today after a software glitched caused the hangar sprinkler system to turn on.

British Atlas aircraft begins bringing F-35 equipment back to the UK for first F-35...

F-35 equipment was loaded onto an A400M Atlas this week in preparation for the first F-35 squadron to stand up in the United Kingdom...

New RADAR facility to ‘better protect UK Northern airspace’ nears completion in Scotland

A new radar facility to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, the head of the RAF heard today.

Royal Welsh conduct training in Estonia

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh are currently stationed in Estonia in support of the UK's commitment to NATO allies in Europe to ward against any potential acts of aggression.

British combat aircraft continue fight against Daesh

Reapers kept up the fight against Daesh last week striking armed trucks and command posts across eastern Syria and, for the first time, terrorist drone operators.

Defence spending ‘benefits Scottish industry by £1.5bn each year’ says Defence Minister

Minister Guto Bebb made his first visit to Scotland where he praised Scotland's contribution to UK defence and outlined what defence is doing in Scotland.

Type 31e Frigate work could go to Clyde and other yards

Babcock recently announced it will lead a team of industry partners in a bid for the new £1.25 billion Type 31e Frigate with work to be undertaken in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.

First pilots fly F-35 Lightning straight from training

Two British pilots have become the first in their services to fly the F-35 straight from training.