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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

A breakdown of the progress of each Type 26 Frigate

HMS Glasgow is about to have her gun fitted, HMS Cardiff will soon be in the water, HMS Belfast is set to go into the new build hall, and HMS Birmingham's build will be accelerated via outsourcing.

Scottish shipbuilding sees increase in jobs

Employment in Scotland's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant uptick, with naval work now directly employing over 7,000 people and providing more than 1,000 apprenticeships.

When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?

When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be built and enter service in the 2030s.

AUKUS alliance to work with Japan on military capability

Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.

Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia

As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine and up to four Virginia class submarines in Australia by 2027. 

809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year

809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and next year as further pilots graduate.

British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border

For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command alongside the Romanian Air Force.

Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.

Scottish ferries ‘should be built in Scotland’ say Alba

The ALBA Party have warned that next week will see the last ever ship launched in the Lower Clyde if the Scottish Government does not intervene.

Britain sending ship to Gaza to deliver aid

A Royal Navy warship is now enroute to the Eastern Mediterranean to support efforts to get life-saving aid to Gaza securely and safely.