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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 successfully conducts first ASRAAM firing

The F-35 has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).

Babcock International boosted by “compelling” valuation

Liberum Capital raised their stance on defence contractor Babcock to buy from hold with an unchanged share price target of 960p.

HMS Monmouth conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar

Accompanied by HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar, frigate HMS Monmouth conducted a 'sovereignty patrol' of territorial waters off Gibraltar.

Successful Brimstone integration trials continue for Typhoon

A series of flight trials of Brimstone with Typhoon have been completed at BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire.

WATCH: British frigate HMS Iron Duke demonstrates her firepower

Frigate HMS Iron Duke blasted through her weapon systems.

US Navy conducts Hellfire missile test from Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has conducted a test firing of the Surface to Surface Missile Module from a Littoral Combat Ship.

New Offshore Patrol Vessel formally named in Glasgow

HMS Forth, first of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels has been formally named in Glasgow today.

Calls for Royal Navy to ‘protect Gibraltar’ after Brexit

A former Ministry of Defence adviser has said that Royal Navy warships should be sent to Gibraltar to ‘protect it from Spain’.

IOC for carrier strike ‘will consist of one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and...

The initial operating capability for carrier strike, which is scheduled for December 2020, will consist of 'one carrier, one squadron of Lightnings and Crowsnest'.

SharpEye radar for Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels

Kelvin Hughes has been selected to supply its SharpEye radar system for the new Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels HMS Forth, HMS Medway, HMS Trent, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey.