George Allison
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
Unconfirmed claims surface that Trident relied on U.S escort
An American attack sub stepped in to ensured a British Trident submarine wasn’t tracked on deployment because the Royal Navy had no submarines available.
British sailors once again sail on Harrier carrier
During their 48-hour stay on the Wasp, the British sailors had the chance to witness the operational capabilities of the Harrier jets, an aircraft that the UK previously operated from its own carriers.
Government asks public for views on new defence review
The UK Government is seeking public input on the newly launched Strategic Defence Review, seeking views on how the nation's armed should adapt to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century.
New images show progress on new Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer
Defence Equipment & Support CEO Andy Start recently visited Babcock's facilities in Rosyth, Scotland, to inspect the progress being made on the Type 31 frigate.
The Type 26 Frigate – where even the plumbing is quiet
Acoustic performance, hiding sound, is a critical factor in anti-submarine operations. The Type 26 Frigate takes this to a new level.
Huge US drone flies from England to monitor Russian border
A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk drone recently departed RAF Fairford in England to complete a marathon reconnaissance mission covering almost the entire Russian border with NATO.
Royal Air Force Voyager ‘VIP’ aircraft declares emergency
The Royal Air Force’s VIP Voyager, a tanker also fitted to carry senior officials, recently encountered an issue over the North Sea.
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British frigate and destroyer availability increases
The Royal Navy has managed to enhance the availability of its frigates and destroyers despite crewing concerns and the reduction in overall numbers.
Belfast missiles ensure UK can ‘defeat evolving threats’
Production at the Belfast facility has doubled since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the need for advanced air defence systems has grown.
Crewing crisis also hitting American naval auxiliaries
The ongoing crewing crisis within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is now echoed across the Atlantic, where the U.S. Navy’s auxiliary fleet faces similar challenges.
