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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

US Navy deploy vessels to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts

US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York have deployed to support humanitarian relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Irma. 

BAE to support design of US Navy communications and electronics

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a 22-month, $76 million contract to help develop vital communications and electronics.

First Sea Lord suggests Type 31 Frigates may be based in South East Asia

The information regarding potential plans for the Type 31 frigate comes to light in a speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, delivered at DSEI 2017.

UK steps up relief effort to the Caribbean and details what’s going where

The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma.

HMS Diamond sails from Gibraltar to relieve HMS Ocean for disaster relief operations

HMS Diamond has sailed from Gibraltar to relieve fleet flagship HMS Ocean for disaster relief operations in the Caribbean.

Strike Update: Coalition strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

US and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, conducting 43 strikes consisting of 47 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

HMS Ocean in Gibraltar to load up on supplies bound for the Caribbean

Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will now sail to support the UK government’s disaster relief operation in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Government pledges to double the size of the British Merchant Navy

Shipping Minister John Hayes wants to increase the amount of trade carried under the 'Red Duster' as the government is working to double the size of the UK Ship Register from 16 to 30 million gross tonnage

Defence Secretary’s speech at the naming ceremony for HMS Prince of Wales

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomes the naming of the UK's second new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. "My Lords Ladies Gentleman, Allies and...

RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean islands

RFA Mounts Bay has delivered six tonnes of emergency aid to Anguilla and will shortly arrive in the British Virgin Islands.