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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

Shipbuilders union hails Type 26 Frigate deal for Clyde as ‘fantastic economic benefit for...

GMB, the union for shipbuilders, has welcomed the Ministry Of Defence’s announcement that a contract to build the Type 26 frigates has been signed.

Supercarrier USS George H. W. Bush Arrives in Israel

Nimitz class carrier USS George H. W. Bush has arrived in Haifa, Israel to enhance US-Israel relations.

WATCH: Apache attack helicopter fires laser weapon

Watch as a high energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquires and hits an unmanned target in a test.

WATCH: F-35 Aerial Demonstration Debut at 2017 Paris Air Show

The F-35A made its aerial demonstration debut at the Paris Air Show in front of crowds of thousands.

BAE Systems Australia chief hopeful Australia will opt for Type 26 Frigate

Glynn Phillips said the signing of the UK Type 26 Frigate contract should provide the Australian government with confidence in the company's bid.

F-35 expected to cost ‘less than any fourth-generation fighter’ by 2019

The F-35A is expected to cost $85 million, less than any fourth-generation fighter with the other two F-35 variants also significantly reducing in price.

Chinese state media promotes attacks on Australian warships

A state-run Chinese newspaper has suggested China to take military action against Australian warships over the South China Sea dispute.

No, the Type 26 Frigate has not been ‘cut’ to three ships

Warships of this size and complexity are ordered in batches. The Type 45 Destroyer was ordered in batches, why should the Type 26 Frigate...

First Type 26 Frigate batch ordered on the Clyde in £3.7bn deal

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence worth £3.7bn to manufacture the first three of the eight Type 26...

Germany, Norway join Netherlands and Luxembourg to operate pooled fleet of NATO tankers

Germany and Norway have officially joined the NATO programme to acquire Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft.