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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

HMS Queen Elizabeth to set sail tomorrow for second phase of sea trials

Planned shipping movements released via the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth have listed the intended time of departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Typhoon jets complete Exercise Magic Carpet in Oman

Royal Air Force personnel have been put through training over Oman as 6 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth conduct exercises with the Royal Air Force of Oman.

Type 31e Frigate build ‘opportunity’ for Ferguson Marine shipyard on the Clyde

Michael Fallon has visited the Ferguson Marine shipyard at Port Glasgow where he remarked upon the opportunity for the Clyde yard to build the new frigates.

New Royal Navy ship christened on the Clyde

A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel has been named at a shipyard on the Clyde in Glasgow today. The second of the Royal Navy's...

First A330 MRTT for France makes maiden flight

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. The A330 MRTT has also been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.

American warship USS Winston S Churchill visits Portsmouth

The USS Winston S Churchill, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer named after British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, has visited Portsmouth.

First helicopter landing for RFA Tidespring

A Merlin Mk2 helicopter has landed on the deck of the first of RFA Tidespring, the first of four 39,000 tonne Tide Class tankers.

Arrowhead 120, a good choice for the Type 31e Frigate?

Following the publication of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we take a brief look at the Arrowhead 120.

Coalition strikes continue in Iraq and Syria

Coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements officials reported today.

RFA Tidespring visits Gibraltar

The first of the new Tide class tankers, RFA Tidespring,has visited Gibraltar for the first time.