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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

RAF to continue to support French operations in Africa with C-17s

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will continue to provide C-17 support to French counter-terrorist operations in Africa for at least the next six months.

RFA Wave Knight hands over North Atlantic Patrol to RFA Mounts Bay

RFA Wave Knight handed over North Atlantic patrol duties to RFA Mounts Bay after a 13 month deployment.

RAF opens close combat role to women

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women.

Netherlands to spend $58.2 m on AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems

The US State Department has approved a purchase by the Netherlands for AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems.

Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Sniper targeting pod

Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defence Force to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for its F-16 fleet.

UK invests £40m in Typhoon jet Defensive Aids Sub System upgrades

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence capabilities of Typhoon.

P-8 Poseidon being examined as replacement for Sentinel surveillance aircraft

The UK is examining sensor augmentation of the P-8 Poseidon to make it a suitable replacement for the Sentinel surveillance aircraft.

New P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons named

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has revealed the identity of the two new P-8 Poseidon squadrons.

North Atlantic Council statement on the North Korean missile launch

The North Atlantic Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) unprecedented launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range.

Australia seeking to upgrade Super Hornet fleet in $101.4 million deal

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Australia for upgrades to its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.