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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

HMS Ocean leads NATO fleet storming Crete in major exercise

More than 20 ships and over 300 British, Greek and US Marines led by HMS Ocean, participated in storming Crete for the Greek Navy’s main autumn war games.

Report argues Britain must ‘invest more in the tools required’ to remain a global...

A new policy paper finds that in order for Britain to maintain a position as a global power; it must invest more in the tools that ensure it can 'protect itself and prevent conflict'.

Infrastructure works worth £500m continue at RAF Marham to prepare for the F-35

Infrastructure works to prepare RAF Marham for the arrival of the F-35 combat aircraft next year are well underway at the Norfolk base.

WATCH: Interview with the first F-35 pilot to land aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in...

Watch an interview with Commander Nath Gray, Royal Navy F-35 pilot - he will be the first pilot to land aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2018.

‘Dragonworks’ laser test facility opened by Qinetiq in Farnbourough

The new facility, named Dragonworks, will serve as a test bed for all technologies associated with high-energy lasers for military or commercial applications say Qinetiq.

Qinetiq discuss schedule for testing of new British ‘Dragonfire’ laser weapon

Qinetiq have discussed the schedule for the testing of 'Dragonfire' a new British laser directed energy weapon.

Defence giants team up to offer Type 26 Frigate 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.

Babcock International cuts jobs at Rosyth by 250 as carrier build winds down

Babcock International is to cut 250 workers at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife in what is being called a 'pre-Christmas blow'.

Worldwide military UAV market now worth $80 Billion

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles will be the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade, more than tripling in the next decade, report Teal analysts in their latest market analysis.

The myths surrounding the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers

No aircraft, no escorts, no kettles. How much truth can be found in the many myths surrounding HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister HMS Prince of Wales?