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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

F/A-18E Super Hornet downs Su-22 over Syria

A US Navy F/A-18E has shot down a Syrian government operated Su-22 shortly after it bombed US-backed Syrian fighters in North Syria the Pentagon have confirmed.

Stinger missiles with proximity fuzes destroy UAVs in first-ever test

During a recent US Army test, a pair of Stinger missiles equipped with new proximity fuzes intercepted two small unmanned airborne systems.

Leonardo launch BriteCloud 218 after F-16 live fire exercise

Leonardo has launched the new version of its BriteCloud decoy for fast jets, called BriteCloud 218, at the Electronic Warfare Europe event in London.

United Kingdom agrees stronger defence partnership with Netherlands

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met his Dutch counterpart to sign an agreement that will strengthen defence relations between the two countries.

Damaged USS Fitzgerald returns to Yokosuka

Damaged destroyer USS Fitzgerald, aided by tug boats, has safely returned to port at Yokosuka.

LRASM for the Type 26 Frigate fleet?

Lockheed Martin are eager to have their Long Range Anti-Ship Missile fitted to new Type 26 Frigate fleet.

UK committed to 24 British F-35s onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth by 2023

In addition to 24 F-35Bs, the carrier air wing of HMS Queen Elizabeth will also feature around 14 helicopters with numbers depending on requirements.

IN PICTURES: A400M Atlas conducts beach landing trials in South Wales

An RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft has successfully completed a series of spectacular test landings on a beach in South Wales.

Saab’s Gripen E fighter jet takes flight for the first time

Saab have completed a successful first flight of what they're calling the 'next generation smart fighter', Gripen E.

RAF to scrap Sentinel surveillance aircraft due to cuts

In the short term, the Sentinel fleet will be cut from 5 to 4 aircraft and in the longer term, it is likely the fleet will be scrapped by 2021.