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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

Lockheed to deliver 60kW Laser to US Army

The 'Beam Combined Fibre Laser' is the most powerful laser of its type yet demonstrated.

HMS Argyll to join exercises with Japanese fleet

Theresa May is sending a Royal Navy warship to take part in military exercises with Japan next year.

UK and Japan increase defence ties due to North Korean threat

Theresa May has told Japan that the UK will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with them over the threat from North Korea.

US Air Force authorises extended service life for F-16

The US Air Force has authorised extending the service life of the F-16 to 12,000 Equivalent Flight Hours — far beyond the aircraft’s original design service life of 8,000 hours.

Red Alert! Enterprise crew conduct weapons training with Croatian vessels

HMS Enterprise, a NATO group flagship, has been conducting training with the Croatian Navy.

HMS Ocean deploys as NATO group flagship

HMS Ocean has deployed to fill the role of flagship for NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2.

What kind of firepower will the Type 26 ‘City class’ Frigate have?

The Type 26 'City class' Frigate will be a powerful and flexible frigate with a wide array of cutting edge sensors and weapons, but what will those weapons be?

RAF say Typhoon has proven itself in fight against Islamic State

An RAF Spokesman says Typhoon has proved itself at the heart of the international coalition fighting against Islamic State.

New Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Forth sails from Glasgow on sea trials

HMS Forth, the first of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde, has departed Glasgow on sea trials today.

Japanese military conduct Patriot missile training in response to North Korean launches

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has conducted Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.