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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

British F-35B pilot explains aircraft capabilities and discusses training

The pilot destined to command the F-35B Lightning Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) explained the new aircraft and the training of those who will fly and engineer it in a press release.

Stoltenberg discusses NATO transatlantic link at Munich conference

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told the Munich Security Conference last week that the organisation is adapting to ensure it continues its success against...

Royal Navy monitors Russian spy ship task group as it sails past UK

For the third time in two months, the Royal Navy has kept a constant eye on a Russian naval force passing the UK.

After the UK leaves the EU, ’80 percent of NATO spending will come from...

Since 2014, defence spending on the continent and in Canada has increased. In 2014, only three allies met the 2 percent of gross domestic product on defence guideline.

UK announces new ‘Combat Air Strategy’

A Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a 'world-leading combat air capability', Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced in front of the defence select committee.

Cammell Laird and BAE showcase export potential of Type 31e frigate at supplier conference

Exports will be central to Cammell Laird and BAE System’s joint bid for the Government’s £1.25billion new-build Type 31e frigate programme, a conference has heard.

Order for last 12 of 50 AH-64E helicopters still missing

The Government had earlier confirmed that they intended to order the last 12 of 50 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters set out in the Strategic Defence & Security Review by the end of the year, that did not happen.

Rolls-Royce to supply propellers and mission bay technology for Type 26 Frigate

Rolls-Royce has signed two contracts with BAE Systems to supply low-noise propellers and mission bay handling technologies for the UK Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Frigate.

Government confirm AH-64E Apache Guardian initial support work will be carried out by the...

Major support work for the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter fleet will initially be carried out by US Government contractors it has been confirmed.

‘The European Union cannot protect Europe by itself’ says NATO chief

Many NATO nations are also members of the European Union and the nations are trying to square the defence requirements for each alliance, the head of NATO noted at a conference.