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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

UK hopeful Canada will opt for Type 26 Frigate

Speculation is mounting that Canada is seriously considering the Type 26 Frigate for its 'Canadian Surface Combatant' project.

Majority of steel used in new patrol vessels from Sweden

It has emerged that the majority of steel used in the new patrol vessels being built on the Clyde is Swedish in origin.

Have The Daily Mail just published a homophobic attack on a senior British naval...

The Daily Mail has published a very strange article about Rear Admiral Alex J. Burton, Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces, after he tweeted in support of LGBT military personnel.

Taiwan goes on $1.42 billion arms spending spree

Taiwan intends to purchase AGM-88B HARM missiles, SM-2 Block IIIA missiles, MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes, MK 54 lightweight torpedoes, AGM-154C JSOW Air-to-Ground missiles and...

HMS Queen Elizabeth is a ‘game changer’ says US Navy Admiral

US Navy Rear Admiral Kenneth Whitesell praised HMS Queen Elizabeth saying the vessel would ease stress on the US fleet.

HMS Astute returns to operations

Hunter-killer submarine HMS Astute has returned to the fleet.

WATCH: BAE video discusses Type 26 Frigate details and capabilities

BAE say the Type 26 Frigate will be a highly capable ship undertaking a wide range of roles from high intensity conflict to humanitarian assistance.

KC-46 Tanker Electromagnetic testing complete

A Boeing team, including US Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command representatives, recently completed KC-46 tanker electromagnetic testing.

RAF test weapons and software upgrades for Typhoon jet

A new package of advanced weapons, software and avionics enhancements for Typhoon is being trialled by Royal Air Force Test and Evaluation.

HMS Prince of Wales naming ceremony date announced

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that HMS Prince of Wales will be officially named at a ceremony in Rosyth on the 8th of September 2017.