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
UK Emergency Alert fails to sound for some
"Thankfully, this was a test run & not a real emergency."
Babcock in dispute over extra Type 31 Frigate contract costs
Babcock is currently embroiled in a dispute with the Ministry of Defence over increased Type 31 frigate contract costs, with neither side able to agree on who is responsible for covering the additional costs.
Formation of Typhoon jets conduct flypast training over North Sea
As the coronation at Westminster Abbey on the 6th of May fast approaches, Typhoon jets have been spotted conducting training exercises over the North Sea in preparation for the event.
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.
