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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

First Tide class fleet tanker now afloat

The first Tide class fast fleet tanker has now been floated. RFA Tidespring is shown here currently under construction in South Korea. These images are by Captain(E)...

Britain deploys C-17 to aid Cyclone Pam relief efforts

A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft departed from RAF Brize Norton early on Monday the 16th of March and will travel to the...

UK announces Brimstone integration for Typhoon

British Procurement Minister Philip Dunne announced on Saturday at the International Defence Exhibition that he was "looking forward to announcing further air-to-ground strike capability"...

Profile of the RC-135W Rivet Joint

The United Kingdom has purchased three RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft from the United States in a deal worth around £630 million. The aircraft will...

Maritime Patrol Aircraft capability to be regenerated

Mark Francois has confirmed that an initiative which maintains the training of staff formerly based at RAF Kinloss has been extended. Mark Francois is Minister...

Eurojet to continue Typhoon engine support

NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency has awarded a three year contract to Eurojet to support the EJ200 engine. Eurojet Turbo GmbH Managing Director Clemens...

Saudi Arabia purchases Meteor missiles

Saudi Arabia has signed the first export contract of the Meteor air to air missile with manufacturer MBDA, for an estimated £650M, according to French...

British aircraft continue fight against Islamic State

British forces have continued to conduct operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against Islamic State. Royal Air Force combat aircraft have continued...

Airbus looking to offer Tanan to UK

Airbus Defence & Space is working towards the certification of its Tanan rotary unmanned air vehicle demonstrator, which it intends to offer the Royal...