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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

Government urged to decide on new frigates as National Shipbuilding Strategy still in dry...

Union says its time to commit to new Type 31 frigates and support vessels as HMS Queen Elizabeth goes to sea and still no sign of National Shipbuilding Strategy

North Korea threatens strike near US territory Guam

North Korea claims it is considering strikes near US military installations in Guam.

BAE Systems unveils Multiple-object Tracking Radar for test ranges

BAE Systems has introduced iMOTR, a mobile multiple-object tracking radar to provide military test and evaluation ranges a higher degree of accuracy in tracking time, space, and position information (TSPI) for objects in flight.

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.