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
NATO Naval Force exercises with the Polish Navy in the Baltic Sea
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) is conducting several days of naval exercises with the Polish Navy in the Baltic Sea this week.
Royal Regiment of Scotland conduct night time training on the Falkland Islands
Members of 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) were deployed to the Falkland Islands as the Roulement Infantry Company (RIC) supporting British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI).
‘Range of options being explored’ to replace British E-3 Sentry fleet
Options for the future delivery of the UK's Airborne Warning and Control capability are being explored, including upgrades to the current E-3 Sentry fleet, however some industry commentators are arguing for a new aircraft type altogether.
Combined helicopter flight trials speed up HMS Queen Elizabeth entry into service say Qinetiq
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to UK waters last month following completion of Merlin and Chinook flying trials and this revised strategy has eliminated the need for separate trials, ensuring the time available on deck was used to maximum effect and avoiding a second voyage out to sea later in the year.
Leonardo team down-selected for UK ASDOT competition
The Leonardo, Top Aces and Inzpire team, named Red Aces, has been down-selected by the Ministry of Defence to compete for a contract to meet the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) capability.
UK failing to ‘match ambition with capabilities and funding’ in defence say MPs
A report by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS), titled 'National Security Capability Review: A changing security environment' has said an "honest conversation" on increasing defence spending was needed if the Government is to match its stated ambitions.
Commander visits Typhoon squadron deployed to Greece
The Station Commander at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire has visited 3 (Fighter) Squadron that are currently deployed on the large NATO exercise that is being run in Greece, say the MoD.
F-35B represents ‘significant leap in war-fighting capability’ says US Navy
Recently, A detachment of F-35B jets landed on board the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed on board a US Navy ship.
Rolls-Royce breaks ground on new testbed as part of £150m investment in UK aerospace...
Rolls-Royce today welcomed Business Secretary, Greg Clark to Derby to celebrate the start of work on its new testbed facility. The plans for the testbed were announced in June 2017 as part of a wider £150m investment in UK aerospace facilities.
Royal Navy prepares for future UK fishery patrols
The Royal Navy is preparing to support the monitoring and protection of UK fisheries after Britain leaves the EU, having taken delivery of the...