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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

Shadow surveillance fleet to be upgraded by Raytheon

The Royal Air Force Shadow intelligence aircraft fleet is to receive a major upgrade.

Coalition strikes against Islamic State continue in Syria and Iraq

Coalition military forces continue to attack Islamic State, conducting multiple strikes over the last few days, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Defence Secretary announces ‘mini drones’ to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards

Pocket-sized drones are set to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards, after Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced the winners of an innovation challenge.

‘The Carrier Strike Group’ – The ACA discuss details of HMS Queen Elizabeth and...

Essentially the Carrier Strike Group consists of the carrier, the escorts, support vessels and, when applicable associated land-based aircraft. In terms of the UK carrier group, the exact configuration will be tailored to the mission. 

Red Arrows return home from tour

After 8,000 miles travelled, jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows have returned home from an overseas tour.

Mirach and Firejet aerial targets fly together for first time during Formidable Shield

QinetiQ has flown Mirach and Firejet aerial targets together for the first time during a live exercise from the Hebrides in Scotland.

Senior Ministers reportedly endorse new royal yacht

The privately funded vessel would be employed in a bid to display 'the soft power of our nation around the world' minister Jake Berry told The Daily Telegraph. While the money for its construction would come from private donors, there are anticipated to be around £10m in annual running costs. Do you think this would be a good idea? Let us know below!

Tornado and Typhoon jets hit multiple Islamic State positions in Iraq

Tornado and Typhoon jets hit four Islamic State positions south of Kirkuk, and a headquarters near Tikrit, according to officials.

How much will the new Trident missile carrying Dreadnought class submarines cost?

The Dreadnought class is the replacement for the Vanguard class of ballistic missile submarines and they will carry Trident D-5 missiles – the UK's nuclear weapons.

British combat aircraft fly 8,000 sorties against Islamic State

Royal Air Force strikes have hit Islamic State 1,340 times in Iraq and 262 times in Syria since 2014, say officials.