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
Coalition officials provide details of latest strikes against Islamic State
Coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State conducting 16 strikes consisting of 29 engagements in the last week officials reported today.
Argentinian politician describes Royal Navy vessel involved in submarine search as a ‘pirate ship’
Argentine law maker Gabriel Solano tweeted 'F*** you!' and described the crew of HMS Protector, currently searching for a missing Argentine submarine, as pirates.
Royal Navy divers destroy bomb near major gas pipe
HMS Cattistock has destroyed a 500lb wartime bomb found near a major gas pipe.
US and UK considering joint RC-135 base
The move is being prompted by the closure of the USAF's Mildenhall base in 2022 and issues with the runway at RAF Waddington being too short for the RC-135.
Minister refuses to confirm that there are ‘no current plans’ to decommission amphibious vessels...
A letter written by Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin in January had denied there are any 'current plans' to retire the Albion class amphibious warfare vessels early. However, the Minister refused to confirm that was still the case during a debate today in Westminster Hall prompting fears this has changed.
‘We will not and cannot sit by whilst the Royal Navy is hollowed out’...
MP's from across the political spectrum have spoken out against speculated cuts to the Royal Navy amphibious fleet today during a debate at Westminster Hall.
HMS Albion trains prior to future flagship role
HMS Albion has already stormed Cornish beaches and launched an attack on a Cornish fortress say the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy frigate shadows Russian warship off Scottish coast
Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset shadowed a Russian destroyer off the coast of Scotland this weekend it has been confirmed.
Red Arrows Hawk jet replacements ‘not needed until 2030’
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed no new Hawk jets are needed by the Red Arrows for another 13 years.
Exercise Tartan Flag – Joint British and American air to air refuelling exercise concludes
For the first time ever the Royal Air Force A330 Voyager has flown in formation with a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker, to complete air to air refuelling for British fast jets.
