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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

Medium and heavy military rotorcraft market stabilising say analysts

Over the next 15 years, from 2018 to 2032, the medium/heavy military sector will be the largest segment of the world rotorcraft market in terms of monetary value, and second only to the light civil rotorcraft segment in terms of unit production say analysts Forecast International.

HMS Ocean Phalanx CIWS fit not going to Brazil

The guns on HMS Ocean, including her Phalax CIWS fit, will not be transferred to Brazil it has been confirmed.

IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tidespring meet up for carriers first Replenishment...

New carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and new tanker RFA Tidespring have met up at sea for the first time to conduct a Replenishment at Sea.

British forces join major French Deployment to Far East

British forces are taking part in a French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East, say the MoD.

HMS Forth arrives in Portsmouth

HMS Forth, the first of the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol ships, has arrived in Portsmouth.

HMS Queen Elizabeth a ‘forward-based strategic conventional deterrent’ say Royal Marines on-board

Speaking as Assault Stations were successfully completed for the first time, the Ship's Amphibious Operations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Searight Royal Marines, explained the importance of HMS Queen Elizabeth and her capabilities.

Type 31e Frigate contract notice issued for 5 ships at a ‘firm price of...

The purpose of this Contract Notice, say the MoD, is to advertise the requirement and invite companies to express their interest to receive the tender for the T31e Frigate.

42 Commando launch ‘assault’ from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

Royal Marines from 42 Commando have conducted a simulated assault launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Welsh Guards undertake final training exercise ahead of deployment to Afghanistan

The Welsh Guards have conducted a final training exercise in Caerwent, Wales this week ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan in March.

Faslane expansion plans ‘well received in the local area’, says MoD

The plans for a new submarine training facility at Faslane were "very well received" at a public consultation event, according to the Ministry of Defence.