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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

Army aviators prepare for role at Royal Wedding

Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter are preparing to provide ceremonial support to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, say the Ministry of Defence.

RAF personnel train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment

RAF personnel from RAF Lossiemouth have travelled to Kaduna, Nigeria to train the Nigerian Air Force Regiment and Air Police in Force Protection.

NATO ‘Must Adapt’, Alliance’s Military Committee Chairman says

The world situation is highly volatile, and NATO must be adaptable and constantly ready to respond to any threat or challenge, the chairman of the alliance’s Military Committee said today.

Shipbuilding order ‘must not be downgraded’ demand shipbuilders union

GMB, the union for shipbuilding workers, say the Conservative Government must not be allowed to downgrade British naval capability any more by 'sneaking' out of their obligation to build three auxiliary vessels.

Why F-35 trials aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth will be conducted by American jets flown...

The first jets that will perform F-35 trials on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth will be mostly American owned but flown by British pilots.

French Navy aircraft train with US Navy

French sailors embarked aboard the USS Bush to conduct carrier qualifications, a series of arrested landings and takeoffs from an aircraft carrier done regularly by squadrons to maintain their naval aviation proficiency.

Fleet Solid Support ship order reduced, now two ships with option for third

The formal tender document reveals only two support vessels are guaranteed to be built, with the third now only being an "option".

Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers ‘cannot take the place of specialised amphibious vessels’ say...

Following the initiation of the National Security Capability Review in 2017, reports began emerging that substantial cuts in the Royal Marines and the disposal of both of the Royal Navy’s specialist amphibious assault ships fifteen years early were being considered by the Government as part of the review.

Meet HMS Agincourt, the new Astute class nuclear submarine

HMS Agincourt and her Astute class sisters are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.

F-35 jets set to arrive in Britain early next month

F-35 jets will start arriving at their new home early next month, the Defence Secretary has announced. Gavin Williamson confirmed the imminent arrival of the F-35...