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 Queen Elizabeth second phase of sea trials successful
Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth recently arrived back home after a "successful" second phase of sea trials.
HMS Diamond forced to abandon Gulf deployment after break down
HMS Diamond has aborted her deployment to the Gulf and is returning home The Times has reported today. The Times reported that problems with a propeller...
British F-35B order may be reduced due to budgetary concerns
Despite an earlier commitment to buy 138 F-35B jets, it has been suggested that the overall number could eventually fall.
MAA discuss certification process of the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft prior to service...
The MAA have discussed the certification of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, prior to it entering front line service.
UK and France step up defence cooperation
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his French counterpart Florence Parly have agreed to increase maritime intelligence sharing.
US Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea
A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa at approximately 2:45 p.m local time on the 22nd of November.
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.
