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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

Royal Navy officers control US Air Force 48th Fighter Wing aircraft in training exercise

Members of the Royal Navy visited the US 48th Fighter Wing at Lakenheath where they gained experience in controlling different types of aircraft. The trip...

UK based F-15s, MC-130Js conduct Forward Arming and Refuelling Point exercise

Two MC-130Js from the 67th Special Operations Squadron conducted a Forward Arming and Refuelling Point exercise out of RAF Mildenhall.

Work begins at new powerplant in Portsmouth designed to support new carriers

BAE Systems is beginning work to install a specialist Combined Heat and Power plant at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Lockheed Martin Receives $471m US Army contract for MLRS rocket production

Lockheed Martin has received a $471 million contract from the US Army for Lot 12 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets.

Pentagon details coalition strikes hitting Islamic State in Syria, Iraq

US and coalition forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

RAF Sentinel aircraft returns from the Middle East

A Sentinel R1 aircraft based at RAF Waddington, was today welcomed back following the latest successful mission supporting the coalition in the fight against Islamic State in the Middle East.

Second Tide class tanker RFA Tiderace begins journey home to UK

The second of the four military tankers built in South Korea, RFA Tiderace, is finally on her way home.

WATCH: Unites States launches ICBM in demonstration of ‘effective deterrence’

While the US claim this is not a response to recent North Korean actions, they say this demonstrates the system is secure, effective and ready to deter, detect and defend against attacks on the US and its allies.

WATCH: Huge British Army live firing exercise

Watch the British Army stage a brigade level exercise as part of a Land Combat Power Visit on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

BAE Systems release half-year financial results

BAE Systems has reported rising sales and increased profits for the first half of 2017. Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive, said: "BAE Systems’ performance in the first...