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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

Britain’s new Type 83 Destroyer project moves forward

The new warship, to be armed with lasers, will be able to defend against the 'toughest threats in the air' and conduct long range strikes against 'the hardest of targets'.

Defence Secretary outlines priorities for defence review

"Everyone agrees that defence spending must rise", said John Healey, the Defence Secretary.

Britain ‘will defend’ undersea cables and infrastructure

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard assured that "the United Kingdom and our armed forces will defend our critical national infrastructure undersea cables" after a Russian spy ship was spotted in the Irish Sea.

British flagship aircraft carrier arrives in Germany

The Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has arrived in Hamburg for a five-day visit to reinforce the recently signed Trinity House Agreement between the UK and Germany.

L3Harris completes safety testing for F-16 EW system

L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, designed for international F-16 fleets.

Phoenix Express 2024 wraps up in Tunisia

Nations participating in this year’s exercise included Algeria, Belgium, Georgia, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Türkiye, and the United States.

Britain imposes sanctions on Iran

The UK government has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting state-owned entities for their involvement in the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.

Britain urged to boost strategic sea lift capability

The Council on Geostrategy has called for urgent action to address the UK’s logistical vulnerabilities in its latest research on national sealift capabilities, according to a new report.

London man Jailed for encouraging attacks during pandemic

A West London man has been sentenced to five years in prison for encouraging violent attacks in response to government policies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

American bombers ‘bomb’ Lithuania

A coordinated show of strength unfolded over Lithuania as U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with NATO forces.