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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

Scottish Secretary highlights UK defence benefits

Scottish Secretary David Mundell was in Faslane to examine how the redevelopment of the base will continue to provide regional and national benefits.

WATCH: BAE design ‘self repairing’ combat aircraft

Scientists at BAE Systems have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040.

Reaper supports Iraqi forces and other coalition aircraft

A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided overwatch to Iraqi ground forces clearing positions in northern Iraq on Saturday.

Minister praises RAF crews on Baltic mission

Minister Earl Howe has praised Royal Air Force crews serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission.

HMS Illustrious sold for £2.1 million

HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap in a £2.1 million deal after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.

British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be armed with American weapons

It has been confirmed that British P-8 Poseidon aircraft will operate with American rather than British weapons for the time being.

Nuclear submarine HMS Trenchant rejoins the fleet

HMS Trenchant has been reintegrated into the fleet after undergoing a maintenance period featuring a weapon and sensors upgrade.

WATCH: P-8 pilot explains the capabilities of the aircraft

Boeing’s test pilots explain the features of the P-8 and describes what people on the ground — and within the aircraft — will see during a demo flight.

Armed Forces Minister welcomes liberation of Manbij

Freeing of the strategic town in northern Syria is the latest gain in the fight against Islamic State.

Merlin helicopters in day-long Gibraltar transit

Deploying at short notice to locations across the globe is something all Merlin and other Commando Helicopter Force aircraft must be ready for.