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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

Rehearsals underway for the Joint Expeditionary Force Demonstration as part of Exercise Joint Warrior

The British Army’s airborne forces are testing their ability to fight alongside mechanised infantry from key European and NATO allies.

US Marines reveal what they learned at Joint Warrior 18 in Scotland

According to the US Marine Corps website, the official purpose of the Marine Corps' six Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Companies is to "provide Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise and to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces."

Portugal to take over lead of Baltic Air Policing

The Portuguese Air Force has assumed lead of the Baltic Air Policing mission. During the traditional ceremony at Šiauliai Airbase on May 2 a detachment of the Portuguese Air Force was handed over the symbolic key to the Baltic Airspace from the outgoing detachment of the Royal Danish Air Force.

HMS Duncan conducts exercise with NATO warships

HMS Duncan, currently flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, recently led a meeting of NATO vessels in the Aegean Sea.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Joint Warrior 18

More than 11,600 military personnel from 17 nations are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior for two weeks this spring in one of the largest exercises of its kind in Europe, operating out of Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Scotland.

BAE and Prismatic develop solar powered UAV with potential to stay airborne for one...

A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.

250 incidents of lasers interfering with military aircraft recorded in last 5 years

Under certain conditions, laser light directed at aircraft can be a hazard. The most likely scenario is when a bright visible laser light causes distraction or temporary flash blindness to a pilot, during a critical phase of flight such as landing or takeoff.

UK and Norway plan sub-hunting co-operation

The UK and Norway have advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft co-operation in the North Atlantic, say the Ministry of Defence.

UK awards Lockheed $14m contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $14,158,360 contract for AH-64 Apache refurbishment items.

MoD deny plans underway to sell Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates to Chile

Late last year, some reported that Chile had been given notice of "potential availability" of Royal Navy warships.