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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

‘No current plans’ to integrate British weapons onto P-8 Poseidon

It has been revealed that the British P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft will not, at first, feature British weapons. In November 2015, the UK announced...

F-35A almost combat ready

The first deployment exercise for the F-35A confirmed that the jet is on track to reach initial operational capability later this year.
libya

British Forces continue to help Tunisia fight violent extremism

British military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced.
NATO

BREXIT: International officials stress ‘no impact’ on NATO

Britain's vote to leave the EU will not impact the NATO alliance, US Secretary of State John Kerry predicts "an even stronger NATO going forward".

Storm Shadow cruise missile used against Islamic State for first time

The Storm Shadow cruise missile has been fired against an Islamic State target for the first time, destroying a bunker in Iraq.

HMS Dragon’s visit to Wales cancelled due to engine problems

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon was due to dock in Cardiff on Friday but it has been reported that "propulsion problems" mean the ship...

MoD respond to claims regarding £11.5 billion Type 26 deal

It has been reported that the MoD has rejected BAE's offer to reduce the cost of the Type 26 programme by £275 million and...

Iraqi forces recapture the city of Fallujah from Islamic State

The operation began in May, three months after the Iraqi forces had started the total siege of Fallujah. On Monday, Iraqi forces fully recaptured...

Nuclear submarine in Gibraltar after Spain suggest talks

HMS Ambush has arrived in Gibraltar after Spain calls for 'Joint Control' of Gibraltar following Brexit.

Britain relocates Skynet military satellite over Asia-Pacific region

The UK has moved one of its Skynet satellites over the Asia-Pacific region to give the system global coverage and assist allies. Skynet is a...