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
Only one Joint Warrior exercise to take place this year due to ‘other commitments’
It has emerged that only one Joint Warrior exercise will take place this year due to concerns of overstretching forces as they undertake 'other commitments'.
US Marines 3D print replacement parts for F-35B
US Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are now capable of 'additive manufacturing' F-35B parts, also known as 3-D printing.
US Carrier Strike Group enters European theatre
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) entered the US 6th Fleet area of operations yesterday as part of what the US Navy call a 'routine deployment in support of NATO allies, European and African partner nations, coalition partners, and US national security interests in Europe and Africa.'
Royal Navy flagship HMS Albion to visit Indonesia to promote peace and security
HMS Albion ship will conduct bilateral talks with the Indonesian Navy, UK defence industry and visit a local orphanage in Jakarta, say the Royal Navy.
Strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 41 engagements last week, task force officials reported today.
Scottish First Minister claims support ship work not going to the Clyde is ‘betrayal’,...
The First Minister of Scotland has inexplicably stated that the international tendering for auxiliary vessel contracts is a betrayal for the Clyde, despite the yards having no interest in them, having never been promised them and the fact the vessels couldn't physically fit on the slipway.
Despite government claims, the Royal Navy isn’t growing
Ministers, until recently, often said in Parliament that they “are investing in a growing Royal Navy" but official figures appear to disagree.
Defence Secretary visits Glasgow to view progress of first Type 26 Frigate
Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence, visited BAE Systems Clyde shipyards today to view the first fully constructed units of the first of class, HMS Glasgow.
Outrage in Scotland over contracts for ships that can’t be built on the Clyde,...
If you've been on social media recently you can't have failed to notice the volume of outrage over the announcement that the news that the Solid Support Ship contracts are being tendered internationally and not being awarded to BAE on the Clyde.
UK and India commit to closer military ties
The UK and India will continue to strengthen their defence and security relationship, with the two countries working closer together than ever before to tackle terrorism and threats to cyber security, say officials.
