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
Final unit lifted into place on new frigate at Rosyth
Babcock has completed a big milestone in the construction of HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy, with the final unit successfully lifted into place to complete the ship’s flight deck.
Royal Navy numbers ‘starting to grow’ amid broader strain
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has told Parliament that Royal Navy personnel numbers are beginning to recover, even as the Armed Forces continue to shrink by 200 to 300 people per month.
Type 32 Frigates remain in concept phase awaiting review
For now, attention remains focused on the delivery of the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
UK steel use in warships under review as strategy evolves
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the last Royal Navy vessels built primarily from British steel were the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
British jets conduct air strikes on Houthi facilities
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s took part in a joint operation with US forces targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen yesterday.
New British nuclear missile sub entering service in 2030s
The Ministry of Defence has again confirmed that the Dreadnought-class submarine programme remains on track, with the first of class, HMS Dreadnought, expected to enter service in the early 2030s.
RAF aircraft retirement dates revealed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the projected retirement dates for all Royal Air Force aircraft, offering a long-term view of future fleet transitions as part of the UK’s evolving air power strategy.
Commando drone project to boost Arctic combat power
Through the DroneWorx initiative, the integration of drones is becoming a significant force multiplier within Commando operations — enhancing situational awareness, reach, and agility on the battlefield.
Incredble images show powerful British carrier strike group
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales has led an impressive multinational carrier strike group into the Mediterranean, enjoy this gallery of powerful imagery.
Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
