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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

First A330 MRTT for France makes maiden flight

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. The A330 MRTT has also been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force.

American warship USS Winston S Churchill visits Portsmouth

The USS Winston S Churchill, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer named after British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, has visited Portsmouth.

First helicopter landing for RFA Tidespring

A Merlin Mk2 helicopter has landed on the deck of the first of RFA Tidespring, the first of four 39,000 tonne Tide Class tankers.

Arrowhead 120, a good choice for the Type 31e Frigate?

Following the publication of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we take a brief look at the Arrowhead 120.

Coalition strikes continue in Iraq and Syria

Coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements officials reported today.

RFA Tidespring visits Gibraltar

The first of the new Tide class tankers, RFA Tidespring,has visited Gibraltar for the first time.

Government ‘reviewing infrastructure requirements’ in order for carriers to berth in Gibraltar

The Government have confirmed that planning is underway to evaluate the feasibility of berthing the Queen Elizabeth class carriers in Gibraltar.

Lockheed awarded $11.6 million to support F-35 trials from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $11.6 million contract to support first of class flying trials and the release of the 'military permit to fly' for F-35B aircraft to operate from Queen Elizabeth class carriers.

Clyde shipbuilders unions say government has ‘betrayed’ Glasgow yards

BAE Systems will partner with Cammell Laird for their Type 31e Frigate bid, who will build the vessels at their Merseyside facility while the Clyde will focus on the Type 26 Frigates.

British troops may patrol borders in Brexit ‘Last Resort’

A top civil servant has suggested troops patrolling Britain’s borders would be a 'last resort' if the UK left the EU with no deal on immigration.