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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

First Sea Lords speech on the Royal Navy in 2017

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones, has delivered a speech about the Royal Navy in 2017 at the Founders Day dinner at the Navy Club in London.

Tornado and Typhoon jets wipe out car bombs near Mosul

A Tornado and Typhoon mission destroyed a car-bomb south-west of Mosul.

Italy joins ‘Aster 30 Block 1NT’ anti-ballistic missile project

In December, Italy officially joined the 'Aster 30 Block 1NT' programme.

BAE receive $542 million Indian contract for M777 Howitzers

BAE has received a $542 million contract to provide 145 M777 howitzers to the Indian Army through a sale between the US and Indian governments.

Royal Marines in Belize, welcome to the jungle!

Howler monkeys, tarantulas, black widow spiders and snakes. Just some of the residents who have ‘welcomed’ Royal Marines to the jungle of Belize this week.

United Kingdom requests £320m continuation of C-17 support services

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request by the UK to continue C-17 logistics support services.

Investment on the Clyde sees new submarine training school

The Defence Secretary has announced a major milestone in the building of a new submarine training school at HMNB Clyde.

Faslane to host entire UK submarine fleet and their training facilities

All 11 Royal Navy submarines will be based on the Clyde from 2020, with the number employed at the base rising to 8,200 as part of a £1.3bn investment.

Boeing and the UK Government report ‘significant progress’ on growth partnership

Boeing and the British government have announced 'significant positive results' at a review meeting.

Why are nuclear submarines based on the Clyde?

The reason for Faslane on the Clyde hosting the UK's nuclear submarines is often the subject of conspiracy theories but what is the reality?