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
New nuclear submarine to be named HMS Valiant
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine, HMS Valiant.
New radios ordered for Royal Navy and RFA ships
DE&S has signed a £23 million agreement to provide Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships with new radios.
BAE open £25m Submarine Skills Academy
The Academy for Skills and Knowledge, at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, will be officially opened today by the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson.
Spanish ship sails through Gibraltar waters playing Spanish anthem
A Spanish warship has illegally sailed through the waters of the British territory of Gibraltar, reportedly blasting the Spanish national anthem on loudspeakers.
British nuclear submarine HMS Astute visits Gibraltar
Nuclear submarine HMS Astute has arrived in Gibraltar for a routine stopover in the territory.
American nuclear sub USS Pittsburgh arrives in Scotland
Los Angeles class nuclear submarine USS Pittsburgh has arrived at Faslane in Scotland for a routine visit.
HMS Montrose transits Panama Canal
HMS Montrose has passed through the Panama Canal on her way to the Pacific Ocean.
‘New Russian missile undermines European security’ says NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has published an opinion piece regarding Russian missile capability.
Report warns Russia would be able to ‘overrun vulnerable areas of NATO territory’
The Human Security Centre (HSC) has published a report 'Fire and Ice – A New Maritime Strategy for NATO’s Northern Flank', discussing the challenge posed by Russia, and the options NATO has for countering it.
RAF explore drones for Force Protection at RAF Akrotiri
Force Protection personnel from RAF Honington recently carried out an Operational Capability Demonstration utilising Remotely Piloted Air Systems to enhance Force Protection at RAF Akrotiri, say the MoD.