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
HMS Cattistock works with a nuclear sub and Merlin heli
HMS Cattistock, one of the Royal Navy’s Hunt-class minehunters, recently worked with a nuclear submarine and a Merlin helicopter off the Scottish coast.
NATO outmatches Russia in ‘every domain except nuclear’
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, stressed d that NATO must use its collective strength to maintain a disruptive edge in every domain.
British carriers ‘showcase NATO strength’ in deterring Russia
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, highlighted the importance of Britain;s aircraft carriers in maintaining NATO’s operational readiness and sending a clear signal to adversaries.
Canada hands command of NATO maritime group to Turkey
The Royal Canadian Navy has transferred command of 'Standing NATO Maritime Group 2' to Turkey, marking the end of a five-month deployment during a challenging period for global security.
How many QRA launches have there been this year?
The Ministry of Defence has provided figures on Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) launches from RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth in response to questions from Graeme Downie MP.
Third nuclear age upon us warns UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, declared the world is entering a "third nuclear age," defined by proliferating technologies, geopolitical competition, and an erosion of longstanding security frameworks.
Progress on Type 26 Frigates remains on track
HMS Glasgow, the lead ship in the programme, is expected to achieve 'Initial Operating Capability' by 2028, while the entire fleet of eight frigates is slated for completion by the mid-2030s.
BAE Systems secures £4.8m DARPA contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a £4.8 million contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop tools aimed at improving the security and reliability of software systems.
USS Bulkeley conducts port cisit to Cyprus
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus, on November 30, 2024, for a scheduled port visit, according to a press release.
The Albion class are gone, let’s move on
Ultimately, the Royal Navy is taking a calculated risk by prioritising future capabilities over retaining older, resource intenSive platforms - but will that risk pay off?
