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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 and Japanese forces collaborate for upcoming Northern Viper exercise

More than 3,500 Japanese and US personnel will conduct a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing their capabilities on the Japanese island of Hokkaido in August.

Iranian Drone Interferes With USS Nimitz Flight Operations

An F/A-18 from the USS Nimitz had a run in with an Iranian drone according to officials.

US Navy commission new destroyer USS Rafael Peralta

The US Navy has commissioned its newest guided-missile destroyer, the USS Rafael Peralta. The USS Rafael Peralta honours US Marine Corps Sgt. Rafael Peralta, who...

Nigeria purchase A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, weapons, and associated support from the US

The sale includes all associated training, spare parts, aviation and ground support equipment, and hangar, facilities, and infrastructure required to support the program.

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $413m for JASSM-ER production

Lockheed Martin has received a $413.8 million contract from the US Air Force for Lot 15 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) version.

Islamic State ammunition factory destroyed by British Typhoon jets

Typhoon jets were once again in action over Syria, taking out teams of snipers and an Islamic State ammunition factory.

Spain to keep Gibraltar out of Brexit talks

Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis has said Spain will not seek to regain sovereignty over Gibraltar in Brexit talks.

Australia purchase 1,952 ALE-70 countermeasures for F-35 fleet in $109m deal

The US State Department has approved the sale of ALE-70 Radio Frequency Countermeasures to Australia for their F-35 fleet.

IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth meets USS George H.W. Bush

HMS Queen Elizabeth has met up with the USS George H. W. Bush and her carrier strike group off the coast of Scotland.

UK directs NATO exercise from US carrier in preparation for the arrival of HMS...

More than 60 personnel have been fighting a series of high tempo warfighting challenges as part of a NATO maritime exercise off the coast of Scotland, preparing for the operation of HMS Queen Elizabeth.