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
HMS Forth arrives in Portsmouth
HMS Forth, the first of the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol ships, has arrived in Portsmouth.
HMS Queen Elizabeth a ‘forward-based strategic conventional deterrent’ say Royal Marines on-board
Speaking as Assault Stations were successfully completed for the first time, the Ship's Amphibious Operations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Searight Royal Marines, explained the importance of HMS Queen Elizabeth and her capabilities.
Type 31e Frigate contract notice issued for 5 ships at a ‘firm price of...
The purpose of this Contract Notice, say the MoD, is to advertise the requirement and invite companies to express their interest to receive the tender for the T31e Frigate.
42 Commando launch ‘assault’ from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
Royal Marines from 42 Commando have conducted a simulated assault launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Welsh Guards undertake final training exercise ahead of deployment to Afghanistan
The Welsh Guards have conducted a final training exercise in Caerwent, Wales this week ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan in March.
Faslane expansion plans ‘well received in the local area’, says MoD
The plans for a new submarine training facility at Faslane were "very well received" at a public consultation event, according to the Ministry of Defence.
First fixed wing pilots embark on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
The first fixed wing fighter jet pilots have embarked on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as she prepares to begin flying the F-35B later in the year.
Vikings in Norway as Royal Marines train Americans on their vehicles
The Royal Marine commandos of Viking Squadron are teaching their American counterparts how to operate their all-terrain vehicle.
RFA Fort Rosalie completes US carrier strike group deployment
During her time with the Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, Fort Rosalie transferred 254 pallets of stores to ships in the task group.
Babcock to develop base in Busan, South Korea
Babcock International has announced that it is to open a facility in Busan, South Korea’s second largest city after its capital Seoul.
