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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

Royal Marines new helicopter completes its maiden flight

The Merlin Mk4 helicopter is better adapted to operations at sea than the Mk3 it is replacing and will be the mainstay of Commando Helicopter Force.

British-American mine warfare group join forces in the Gulf

The Royal Navy's minehunting contingent based in Bahrain struck out into the Gulf for combined training with the US Navy.

Sentinel surveillance aircraft support deal signed

Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin has announced a £131.5 million support contract for RAF's Sentinel surveillance aircraft.

British task force passes through Suez

The Joint Expeditionary Force has sailed peacefully through the Suez Canal ready for operations and exercises in the Middle East.

British tanks heading to Estonia

Challenger tanks, Warrior armoured fighting vehicles, unmanned aircraft and 800 troops will deploy to Estonia to counter Russia.

British aircraft step up operations in liberation of Mosul

Typhoon, Tornado and Reaper aircraft hit fifteen targets on the outskirts of Mosul, to the east of the city and to the south in the Tigris valley.

HMS Diamond completes arms smuggling patrol

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond ended her operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea this week and is now handing over duties countering the illegal arms trade into Libya to RFA Mounts Bay.

Work starts on Dreadnought fleet

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that work has started on the UK's Dreadnought nuclear missile submarine fleet with a £1.3 billion investment.

Female soldiers to crew British tanks in 2017

Female soldiers are to be allowed to join tank crews for the first time.

Typhoon fleet enhancement evaluation commences

Enhancements to ensure that the RAF Typhoon fleet is ready to take over from Tornado aircraft have entered the Operational Evaluation stage.