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
Glasgow bomb – investigations continue amid road closures
Streets remain closed in Glasgow as a precautionary search is underway following the bomb squad removing a "suspicious item" from a flat in the city.
Drone snaps toppled U.S. Navy research vessel in Edinburgh
A major incident was declared after the US Navy-owned RV Petrel became dislodged from its holdings in Leith last month, injuring 35 people. Recent drone images show cranes on the scene to help right the vessel.
Norway interested UK keeping role as major power in Europe
"We are massively interested in the United Kingdom taking its role as a major regional power in northern Europe" said Wegger Strømmen, the Norwegian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Royal Navy to be asked to step-in for Scottish ferry
Remember our recent April Fools Day joke about the Royal Navy taking over ferry duties in Scotland? Well, this is awkward...
Naval shipbuilding in Scotland to benefit from future work
Upcoming naval construction programmes, including the Type 83 Destroyer and Type 32 Frigate, are expected to further contribute to the expansion and future of Scottish naval shipbuilding.
Royal Navy ‘to have more frigates and destroyers’
The UK Government have again confirmed that they intend for the Royal Navy to get more warships.
Government confirm Type 32 Frigate not cancelled
The UK Government have committed to new Type 32 frigates, be it as a new design or a second batch of already-in-build Type 31 Frigates.
Royal Navy to host tech event on experimental ship
Royal Navy is to host an event for collaboration with universities and industry on cutting-edge technologies onboard the XV Patrick Blackett.
MP urges shipbuilding pipeline clarity
The updated National Shipbuilding Strategy previously highlighted the urgent need for replacement vessels to maintain the UK's maritime border security. Work has yet to start, however.
HMS Mersey conducts exercises with Swedish corvette
HMS Mersey recently participated in joint exercises with the Swedish Navy's HMS Nyköping, a Visby class corvette.
