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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

Nuclear submarine base Faslane to ‘support economic growth’ in Scotland

Investment in Faslane is set to bring 'growth opportunities' to Scotland with an agreement signed today between the UK Government and local councils.

Special Delivery: B-52 bombers practice leaflet drops

Testers from the 419th Flight Test Squadron are trialling B-52 Stratofortress bombers in the leaflet dropping role. 

Defence Minister confirms AW159 Wildcat helicopter work will stay in the UK

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin confirmed that AW159 Wildcat work will continue in the UK.

Exercise Saxon Warrior will see British frigates, submarines support US carrier in preparation for...

The UK will contribute two Type 23 frigates, a submarine, the Carrier Strike Group UK battle staff, fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft all in order to prepare for the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Gibraltar naval station receives £2m refurb

The iconic naval station in Gibraltar, Windy Hill, is to receive a £2 million refurbishment.

Dreadnought missile fire control system and weapon simulator contracted awarded

A contract for the fire control system for the US Columbia class and UK Dreadnought class common missile compartment was listed by the US Department of Defense.

British jets destroy Islamic State explosives warehouse and command post

Tornado jets destroyed an explosives warehouse in northern Iraq, whilst Typhoon and Tornado jets struck a command post and defensive position in Raqqa.

British officers to embark on USS George H.W. Bush in preparation for HMS Queen...

Royal Navy officers will embark on the USS George H.W. Bush when she enters UK waters this week for Exercise Saxon Warrior in preparation for the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

British Army, Royal Marines lose £18,454 worth of ammunition and AK-47 rifle in thefts

The British Army and Royal Marines have had 87,000 rounds of ammunition worth £18,454 and an AK-47 rifle stolen from them.

British destroyer HMS Duncan leads NATO task force in Black Sea

Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is leading a NATO task force through one of the largest naval exercises staged in the Black Sea.