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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

US Army soldiers in Europe test Stryker cannon, Javelin system

As one of the first soldiers to shoot a powerful 30mm cannon from a new Stryker combat vehicle, US Army Staff Sgt. Randall Engler was excited about what the weapon could do for his infantry squad.

American conventional and special forces prepare for European combat operations

Naval Special Warfare operators from US Special Operations Command along with NATO Special Operations Forces from Albania, Bulgaria and Lithuania, partnered with the US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment during Saber Junction 17 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Centre in Germany.

MoD, QinetiQ invest £16.8m in upgrading Hebrides air range

The MoD and QinetiQ have agreed to invest £16.8m in two new BAE Systems tracking radars, to be installed on St Kilda, and upgrade two existing radars at MoD Hebrides.

USS Fitzgerald accountability determinations announced

The commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald were relieved of their duties by Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, Commander US Navy Seventh Fleet today.

A400M impresses during Exercise Mobility Guardian

Aircraft from 11 international countries attended Exercise Mobility Guardian, including the A400M Atlas as it makes its debut in a large-scale exercise.

City of Barcelona hit by terror attack

A van hit has hit pedestrians in Barcelona, leaving at least one person dead and dozens injured.

First Sea Lord: HMS Queen Elizabeth ‘the embodiment of Britain in steel and spirit’

Admiral Sir Philip Jones, the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, spoke about HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrived in her homeport of Portsmouth.

RAF and Royal Navy train together over the Black Sea

Typhoon aircraft from the Royal Air Force based in Romania have been testing the air defence capabilities of HMS Duncan.

US, Chinese military leaders sign agreement to increase communication

Military leaders in the United States and China signed an agreement to improve communication between their militaries and reduce the chances of miscalculations.

Cobham demonstrate Virtual Refuelling

Cobham has demonstrated a concept, Virtual Refuelling, a new simulation solution which can uniquely demonstrate accurate real-time hose and drogue behaviour in a synthetic Air-to-Air Refuelling environment.