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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

New patrol vessel handed over to Royal Navy in Gibraltar

HMS Cutlass has been formally handed over to the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron.

Beaufort’s Dyke – A Legacy of Contamination

It's a natural marvel with a murky past — Beaufort's Dyke, the deep trench that lies silent between the shores of Northern Ireland and Scotland, holds more than just water in its depths.

How many British tanks and troops are in Estonia?

The British force in Estonia will soon number over 1,700 troops, 48 Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles and 24 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.

Britain continuing to send weapons into Ukraine to fight Russia

'We've got lethal and non-lethal aid into Ukraine since the invasion' Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed.

Who has given what to help Ukraine?

This is a list of countries and what they've given to help Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.

An update on the progress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The bulk of Putin's ground forces remain more than 30km to the north of Kyiv with their advance having been slowed by Ukrainian forces defending Hostomel airfield, a key Russian objective for day one of the conflict.

British jets reinforce NATO’s European defences

British jets are providing air support "ready to defend the region as a robust response to Russian aggression, contributing to the security of Europe".

British tanks arrive in Estonia to ‘deter Russian aggression’

British Challenger 2 tanks have arrived in Estonia with further equipment and around 1000 troops arriving over the coming days.

Charity t-shirt in aid of Ukraine now being sold

There are several Ukrainian charities working on the ground, we intend to donate the profits from selling this to help them.

Type 45 Destroyers may be fitted with Mk41 VLS

The Royal Navy is seeking to increase the number of ships fitted with Mk 41 vertical launch systems.