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
Royal Navy, US Navy and Saudi Navy in mine hunt training
Participating ships included the USS Dextrous, the USS Gladiator, HMS Brocklesby and Royal Saudi Naval Force vessel Al-Shaqra.
RAF Texan T1 training aircraft fleet operation over water ‘minimised’
The operation of Texan T1 training aircraft over water is currently 'minimised' due to issues with the life raft, harness and life jacket on the aircraft.
UK loans Estonia four Jackal vehicles
Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the Ministry of Defence.
British warships monitor Russian task group through the English Channel
HMS Westminster, HMS Tyne and HMS Severn were on hand to observe Russian warships as they passed through the English Channel.
When will the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters be retired?
Merlin helicopters are tasked with anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare as well as troop carrying, casualty evacuation, medium lift and search and rescue duties.
UK set to resume Saudi arms sales
The Government say it will now begin the process of clearing the backlog of licence applications for Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners that has built up since the 20th of June last year.
Government to ‘support British yards’ and ‘ensure navy gets British-made kit’
The comments were made in a discussion regarding the currently suspended competition to build the future Fleet Solid Support Ships, seemingly endorsing keeping the building of these ships in the UK.
First Chinese arms deal in Europe as Serbia takes delivery of armed drones
Serbia has reportedly taken delivery of a batch of CH-92A armed reconnaissance drones plus missiles, the first time China has exported military-use aviation equipment to a European country.
‘There will be no cuts’ states MP in response to claims of huge slashes...
Last week, a Sunday Times article reported the 'worst case scenario' list of defence cuts for the upcoming defence review.
Saab starts Gripen jet production in Brazil
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens has started the production of new Gripen E/F fighters in Brazil.