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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 defence technology and cyber security matters.

Two British minehunters sold to Romania

HMS Blyth and HMS Pembroke, both Sandown Class Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs), have been sold to Romania. The former ship was decommissioned in 2021...

British Typhoon jet lands on road

The demonstration was part of efforts to develop RAF plans to be able to deploy the jets from dispersed locations.

HMS Prince of Wales returns to sea

After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moved out of dry dock at Rosyth and into the River Forth.

Military helicopter draws crown over London

A Royal Air Force Juno helicopter has drawn a crown over London in honour of King Charles and the upcoming flypast.

CalMac ferry assists yacht in distress off Scottish coast

A CalMac ferry, the MV Hebrides, has been instrumental in assisting a yacht in distress near the Isle of Eigg this evening.

Britain sets up new commando base in Arctic

The UK has established a new Arctic operations base in northern Norway as part of the UK's commitment to protecting NATO's northern flank and its ally Norway.

Steel cut on new Type 31 Frigate in Scotland

The first steel has been cut for HMS Active, the second of five new Type 31 Frigates, at the Babcock shipyard in Rosyth.

Scottish ferry yard bidding for Bangladesh warship work

The troubled Ferguson Marine shipyard near Glasgow is in negotiations to build ­Offshore Patrol Vessels for Bangladesh.

Army recruitment system nonfunctional for weeks

The Army recruitment website has now been nonfunctional for three weeks.

Sailor arrested after F-35 aircraft carrier crash video leak

A credible source, wishing to remain unnamed has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection with the leaked footage of an F-35 crashing on take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.