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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

South Korea to operate S-3 Vikings

South Korea is to introduce refurbished S-3 Viking anti-submarine warfare aircraft to counter threats from North Korea according to the Yonhap news agency. The proposal...

MoD admit UK submarine damaged fishing boat

Despite an initial denial, the Ministry of Defence have admitted that a Royal Navy submarine was responsible for damaging a fishing trawler in the Irish Sea...

HMS Enterprise rescues over 450 migrants

HMS Enterprise has contributed to a major rescue of 453 migrants in the Mediterranean. The vessel identified four small vessels and safely brought aboard the...

Supercarriers safe in upcoming defence review

"These are non-negotiable commitments not subject to revision by the ongoing Strategic Defence & Security Review" said Minister of State for Armed Forces, Penny...

Update: British Air Strikes In Iraq

Iraqi forces fighting ISIL have received significant air support from Royal Air Force combat aircraft according to information released by the MoD. The following is...

Second RC-135 Rivet Joint delivered seven months early

The second RC-135 Rivet Joint has been delivered to the RAF seven months early, the MoD has announced. The aircraft was handed over today...

RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide disaster relief

RFA Lyme Bay has arrived in Dominica to begin immediate humanitarian relief efforts following the devastation left behind by Tropical Storm Erika. The Royal Fleet...

UAE and Egypt poised to purchase Russian Mistrals

The United Arab Emirates has now confirmed their interest in one of two French Mistral class vessels that were built for Russia. Rumour is...

£125 Million sights contract awarded to Thales UK

Thales Optronics in Glasgow will supply sights for the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) programme as part of a new £390 million contract with General...

RFA Lyme Bay to assist Dominica with disaster recovery

Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Lyme Bay has been tasked to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Dominica following devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika. The vessel is carrying a...