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
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.
Scotland ‘crucial to defence of the UK’ says Defence Secretary
The MoD has around 10,000 sailors, soldiers and air personnel living permanently in Scotland, supported by 8,000 reservists and civilians.
Study finds UK is second most powerful country in the world
Research conducted by European Geostrategy has revealed that the United Kingdom is still a global power, coming second only to the United States.
Royal Navy join search for missing Argentine submarine
HMS Protector is joining the search for an Argentine Navy submarine that has been out of contact for days.
16 F-35B stealth fighters now operationally deployed in Japan
US Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, which began flying its F-35B jets to the air station in January, now has a full complement of 16 aircraft.
