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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

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth commissioned into the Royal Navy

Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth today in Portsmouth.

‘British military capabilities across the world are under threat of cuts’ MP tells Defence...

James Gray, Conservative Member of Parliament for North Wiltshire, has expressed concern about cuts facing the Ministry of Defence at a Defence Select Committee meeting.

Is the UK legally obliged to defend South Korea?

The UK has made a strong – but not automatic – commitment to take part in 'resisting renewed aggression' in defence of South Korea.

Outgoing Defence Equipment chief in plea for more defence spending

Tony Douglas, outgoing Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support, has made a please for more defence spending to maintain current capabilities.

Brazil officially confirm intention to purchase HMS Ocean

We broke the news in March that Brazil was interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, this has now been confirmed by the Brazilian government.

Chancellor Philip Hammond ‘banned’ from using ministerial transport aircraft unpaid usage fees

The MoD are refusing to let the Chancellor use transport aircraft until the Treasury settles an unpaid debt for previous flights with No 32 Squadron.

2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland deploy to Iraq

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland have deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Shader.

WATCH: BAE show off variant of the Type 26 Frigate being offered to Canada

CAE, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra, along with BAE and Lockheed Martin have teamed up to offer the Type 26 Frigate to Canada.
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No, HMS Queen Elizabeth will not be going to North Korea

Recent media speculation is claiming HMS Queen Elizabeth would head to North Korea if conflict breaks out. But, to do what?

Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers are a ‘powerful strategic deterrent’

The new Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers will represent a "powerful and important strategic conventional deterrent" according to the First Sea Lord.