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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

Type 26 Frigate shortlisted for Australian frigate order

The Defence Secretary has discussed defence co-operation and the Type 26 Frigate with the Australian Minister for the Defence Industry, Chris Pyne.

SNP outline support for veterans

The Scottish National Party have outlined their support for veterans, running contrary to charges from other parties that they have 'no respect' for the armed forces.

HMS Dragon rescues stranded yacht crew

HMS Dragon has rescued a yacht crew in the Atlantic after being diverted from an exercise designed to prepare the ship for carrier strike group operations.

BAE to deliver vehicle mounted mortar systems to Swedish Army

BAE Systems has received a $68 million contract for the installation of vehicle mounted mortar systems on Swedish Army CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

RFA Tidespring finally on her way home

The long delayed Tide class tanker RFA Tidepsring is finally on her way home after a scheduled stop-off in Japan.

Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers off Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to meet two Russian Tu-160 bombers off the coast of Shetland, a northern Scottish island archipelago.

Tornado jets and Reaper unmanned aircraft engage Islamic State

Tornado jets engaged Islamic State south of Mosul, while a Reaper destroyed two vehicles in western Iraq.

WATCH: British frigate demonstrates firepower

HMS Iron Duke blasted through its weapon systems, her General Purpose Machine Guns, miniguns, 30mm cannons, 4.5" gun and the Seawolf missile system.

How automation will influence the operation of HMS Queen Elizabeth

The highly mechanised weapons handling system aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth is perhaps one of the most complex systems aboard, moving palletised munitions around the vessel to connect the magazines, hangar and flight deck.

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.