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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

Why are the Queen Elizabeth class carriers so large?

The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will be the largest surface warships ever constructed for the Royal Navy and will represent a significant increase in capability.

Russian aircraft enter British airspace, Typhoon jets scrambled from Scotland to intercept

Two Typhoon jets were launched from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland on Saturday after an incursion by Russian jets.

Northrop Grumman wins US Air Force contract to modernise navigation systems

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract from the US Air Force for technology maturation and risk reduction in support of next-generation navigation systems.

IN PICTURES: HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck just about finished, supercarrier almost ready to...

Images obtained by the UK Defence Journal show the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth just about finished with the vessel planned to sail on sea trials next month.

British A-400M Atlas in the United States for training with US Air Force and...

A Royal Air Force A-400M crew worked with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team along with 62nd Airlift Wing to load a Stryker combat vehicle onto the aircraft.

US Army aviation efforts in South Korea focused on countering Weapons of Mass Destruction...

In 2016, North Korea conducted about 22 missile launches and two nuclear tests as part of an effort to gain nuclear missile capability.

Lockheed Martin withdraws LRASM from Littoral Combat Ship/Frigate missile competition

Lockheed Martin has decided to withdraw its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) from the US Navy competition to arm the Littoral Combat Ship and frigate, company officials confirmed to the UK Defence Journal.

IN PICTURES: British troops in Estonia taking part in Exercise Spring Storm

British forces have been taking part in Exercise Spring Storm in Estonia alongside NATO allies.

Boeing completes Radar upgrades for Saudi Arabian AWACS fleet

Boeing has completed a series of upgrades that 'substantially enhance the technological capabilities' of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.

Royal Air Force confirm image showing ‘Love from Manchester’ message on bomb is real

The image was thought to be a social media hoax but the Royal Air Force have now confirmed it is genuine.