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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

UK must be ready to counter threats from space says Defence Secretary

The Defence Secretary has warned that Britain must be ready 'to deter and counter' threats that are emerging in space.

Georgia-NATO Maritime Cooperation Enhanced

Allied Maritime Command and Georgian Internal Affairs officials conducted several events to enhance the operational level of NATO-Georgia maritime cooperation this week, according to NATO.

Royal Air Force begin exploring options to replace E-3D Sentry fleet

Options for the future delivery of the UK's Airborne Warning and Control capability are being explored, with the focus now on replacing the E-3 Sentry fleet.

American and British senior enlisted leaders showcase ‘unity and partnership’

In what the US Department of Defense are calling a show of unity, the senior enlisted leaders of the American and British armies together laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery this week.

Britain and France sign agreement for test pilot exchange

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly today held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum for the discussion of UK-France defence cooperation in January 2018.

Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor makes first ever cruise mode flight

The V-280 Valor has now achieved its latest milestone, its first ever flight in cruise mode.

Russia’s new Poseidon underwater drone to carry Nuclear warhead

Russia's Poseidon underwater drone currently under development will be able to carry a nuclear warhead with a capacity of up to 2 megatonnes to destroy enemy naval bases, a source in the Russian defence sector told TASS on Thursday.

Study ranks Britain ‘second most powerful country in the world’

New research by a geopolitical think-tank makes the case that Britain is second only to the United States as a global power.

Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood sets out demand for greater funding for the British Armed...

The defence minister has suggested funding for the armed forces should be similar to that received by the NHS.

Lockheed Martin awarded $41m for Trident missile production and support

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $40,790,312 contract for Trident II D5 missile production and deployed system support.