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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 and French assault ships meet in Java Sea

Assault ship, HMS Albion, has met with French helicopter carrier Dixmude and her escort along with some of the French ships embarked forces and aircraft, that happen to be British.

Airbus chief warns Germany against purchasing F-35, claims it would be a snub to...

Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space, has warned the German government against the purchase of the F-35.

Germany pitching for UN Security Council seat, despite almost inoperable armed forces

Germany is pitching for a seat at the UN Security Council, the UN’s most powerful arm in charge of the authorisation of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.

Submarine Delivery Agency officially launched

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a major step forward for Britain’s new nuclear submarines, say the Ministry of Defence.

New £80m Air Command and Control System announced

The Ministry of Defence will invest up to £80 million in a new computer system in a move they say will boost the RAF’s 'speed and accuracy in protecting the skies', Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.

Majority of British F-35B fleet to arrive in UK this summer

The Ministry of Defence say the first 9 of the UK's currently 15 strong F-35B fleet will arrive at RAF Marham in Summer.

‘When not if’ for major Cyber attack to impact UK

The head of the National Cyber Security Centre has warned that a major cyber-attack is a matter of "when, not if".

Iraqi Air Force joins strikes against Syria against Islamic State

The Iraqi Air Force conducted an airstrike near Hajin, Syria, against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists operating near the Iraq-Syria border today, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said. 

British frigate escorts Russian ship through English Channel

British frigate HMS St Albans has escorted a Russian warship through the English Channel and Dover Strait.

Largest military exercise in Europe kicks off in Scotland

More than 11,600 personnel from 17 nations will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior this month. Joint Warrior is a UK-led multinational exercise that involves...