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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Commandos conduct surf drills for raiding operations

Royal Marine Commandos have been carrying out surf drills, designed to ensure personnel can safely negotiate the rollers and breakers on a beach.

Merlin helicopter ‘opens fire’ in Scotland

Merlin helicopter crews from 845 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Commando Helicopter Force, have been practising their gunnery on a weeks visit to Tain Air Weapons Range in Scotland.

Robotic dogs use lasers to help detect and defuse bombs

A live trial led by Ministry of Defence scientists has showcased advanced robotic systems – including ‘robot dogs’ – successfully detecting and defusing bomb threats.

British nuclear submarine stocks up on cruise missiles

HMS Anson, an Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, has been loading Tomahawk cruise missiles while docked in Gibraltar.

Spanish group protests British sub being in British port

Nuclear submarine HMS Anson recently docked in Gibraltar Harbour, drawing the ire of Verdemar-Ecologistas en Acción, a Spanish environmental organisation.

British fighter jets in America for huge ‘Red Flag’ exercise

The Royal Air Force has deployed Typhoon and Voyager aircraft, along with supporting personnel, to participate in Exercise Red Flag Nellis, marking the event’s 50th anniversary and 48 years of UK involvement.

New frigate crew gift donation to Glasgow school

Crew members from the Royal Navy’s first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow, have visited Holy Cross School in the city’s Southside.

Royal Navy delivers first next-gen electronic warfare system

Ancilia can swivel to "face threats directly," removing the need to manoeuvre a ship to counter incoming missiles.

‘This Is NATO Warship P04’ – Sweden’s symbolic shift

As we sailed through the misty waters of the Baltic Sea aboard Swedish warship HMS Carlskrona, a powerful and symbolic broadcast echoed across the Baltic, "This Is NATO Warship P04".

New British naval drones in testing for Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence is putting two newly developed uncrewed maritime systems—Snapper and Wasp—through final testing. During a Written Question session on 30 January 2025,...