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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

British warships escort 9 Russian vessels by UK coast

Warships from the UK and NATO allies have escorted nine Russian Navy warships through waters close to the UK.

UK-led Gulf task force moves into new HQ

A Royal Navy-led force which safeguards merchant shipping in the Middle East has moved into new operational headquarters.

British tanker works with NATO task force

Tanker RFA Tideforce rendezvoused with Canadian and Portuguese warships in the narrows between Denmark and the Scandinavian peninsula to support ongoing NATO operations.

BAE awarded modernisation contract for two US Navy warships

BAE Systems has received an $83.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernise destroyers USS Carney and USS Winston S. Churchill.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – A review

Despite a launch marred by calamitous community engagement, Microsoft Flight Simulator manages to soar above and beyond expectations.

British and German JTACs work together on Exercise Furious Wolf

British Army and German Bundeswehr Joint Terminal Attack Controllers trained together at Kazlu Ruda training ranges in Lithuania.

Royal Navy using robots for underwater survey work

The Royal Navy say it has has "shown its commitment" to using autonomous and robot systems for underwater survey work.

P-8 Poseidon used to support UK Border Force in English Channel

The P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft made its operational debut last week tracking a Russian warship near the UK coast, it has now been tasked to look for dinghies in the English Channel.

NATO forces conclude Black Sea deployment

NATO naval vessels left the Black Sea after visiting Ukraine and participating in two regional exercises.

Troubled ferry MV Glen Sannox enters dry dock for repair

The MV Glen Sannox, currently £100m over budget and four years behind schedule, has been moved down the Clyde to Greenock to rectify major build issues as part of a £400,000 contract.