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George Allison

George Allison
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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 aircraft carrier finally on way to Scotland for repairs

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed from Portsmouth heading to Rosyth for repairs.

British frigate weapon systems to be upgraded

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates will undergo a series of technical upgrades to their Magazine Torpedo Launch Systems and threat countermeasure capabilities.

BAE awarded work on Ohio and Vanguard class submarines

BAE has been awarded a $17.9m contract to provide engineering support to the U.S. Ohio class and British Vanguard class of nuclear armed submarines.

Drone spotted in Royal Navy colours on HMS Queen Elizabeth

A cousin of the new Protector drone has been spotted onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth amid speculation that drones of a similar design could be operated from British aircraft carriers in the future.

Britain accepts first new Protector drone

The first Protector remotely piloted aircraft has been accepted off-contract by the Ministry of Defence from General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems-Inc (GA-ASI).

Ireland to buy long-awaited primary search radars

The need for primary search radars was highlighted in a report by the Commission on the Defence Forces earlier this year.

Ukraine cites British weapons as reason for success in east

In an exclusive, a Ukrainian commander told Sky's Deborah Haynes that around 30% of Ukrainian successes in the east are thanks to British and German weapons. 

American nuclear submarine visits Scotland

An American Virginia class nuclear submarine is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.

Babcock awarded contract contract for Type 23 Frigates

The new system replaces the outgoing Hammerhead, which Babcock has been supporting for the past six years and will help to ensure a low-risk transition, says the firm.

Babcock secures design contract with Poland

Babcock International, based in Rosyth, is supporting the build of three frigates in Polish shipyards after securing a design contract for the Polish Navy.