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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-35 carves out impressive 15:1 kill ratio at Exercise Red Flag

The reported performance of the jet is a major victory for an aircraft that was criticised for its cost and earlier developmental setbacks.

Typhoon jets escort Pakistani airliner to Stansted Airport

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have escorted a Pakistani International Airlines Airbus A330 to Stansted Airport this afternoon.

Suppliers selected for Type 26 Frigate build

BAE Systems has awarded further manufacturing equipment contracts to six companies for the Type 26 Frigate.

MBDA tests new ‘Enforcer’ missile

MBDA has successfully tested a new lightweight missile known as Enforcer.

WATCH: Voyager tanker refuels Typhoon jets at Exercise Red Flag

Voyager is taking part while a Sentinel and Rivet Joint are gathering intelligence and other mission-critical information.

Typhoon jets fly in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces

Typhoon jets supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, striking an Islamic State armoured personnel carrier.

Was Trump responsible for cutting the cost of the F-35?

No, it's something that has happened frequently with the F-35 for years now and would have happened again anyway. Even in 2015, Lockheed Martin was following a 'blueprint' to drive down costs.

BAE Systems wins $51m contract to modernise the USS Roosevelt

The US Navy has awarded BAE a $51.3 million contract for the modernisation of the USS Roosevelt an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.,

Cyber security threat to UK increasing significantly

The Ministry of Defence saw spike in cyber security breaches last year, the government has confirmed.

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.