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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

Contract signed for new P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Following last week’s NATO summit, Britain has signed a contract for nine new P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.

UK moves forward with plans to arm warships with laser weapons

It has been reported that MBDA has been selected to demonstrate British laser weapons for use on Royal Navy warships, with tests in the next few years.

UK orders new Apache attack helicopters

The Ministry of Defence has announced a $2.3 billion deal to purchase 50 latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army.

WATCH: British F-35B lands vertically at air show

The F-35B is the most advanced combat aircraft in the world. It will be in service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force from 2018.

HMS Mersey to extend British presence in Aegean

The MoD has authorised the deployment of HMS Mersey to the Aegean.

Britain to purchase high altitude surveillance aircraft

Britain is to purchase three solar powered Zephyr 8 unmanned aircraft from Airbus. Zephyr is unique aircraft that offers a satellite like capability.

British forces to enhance NATO’s rapid response capability

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised support to allies in the East of Europe in order to boost NATO rapid response capability.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Prairie Storm 2 in Canada

British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) is hosting Exercise Prairie Storm 2. The training takes the form of a Battlegroup level event held on the prairies of...

MoD selects nuclear material storage site

The Ministry of Defence announce that they have selected a nuclear material storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses.

Defence Secretary praises RAF role in liberation of Fallujah

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the decisive difference made by the RAF in the liberation of Fallujah.