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
Two Type 45 Destroyers currently operational, confirms MOD
As of 31st October 2024, two Type 45 destroyers were immediately available, or deployed.
America to test nuclear missile launch system tonight
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command will tonight conduct a long-planned operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
New strikes as RFA unable to safely crew over half its fleet
Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers have voted overwhelmingly to extend their strike action for a further six months, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
UK reaffirms plan to ‘double lethality’ of British Army
Key questions remain around the feasibility and specific steps required to achieve such a target.
Six out of nine Royal Navy frigates currently operational
Lord Coaker, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence, confirmed that nine Type 23 frigates are currently in service with the Royal Navy, with six of these vessels presently available for operational deployment.
MOD to award Leonardo £14m for Type 23 gun system services
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to award a contract for 'Post Design Services' to Leonardo for the Gun System Automation Mk8, which is installed on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate fleet.
Man jailed for falsely claiming membership in Wagner Group
A Hertfordshire man has been sentenced to prison following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Police after he was found with a knife at a combat re-enactment event and claimed affiliation with the proscribed Wagner Group
U.S. strategic bombers deploying to Europe ‘imminently’
The United States is preparing to deploy strategic bombers to Europe, making clear its commitment to defending shared interests of NATO and maintaining stability throughout the region.
Plans for second undersea cable protection ship uncertain
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that plans for a second undersea cable protection ship are still under consideration, with final guidance to emerge from the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
British aircraft carrier heads back to sea
HMS Queen Elizabeth, has left Portsmouth harbour just three days after her arrival, marking a rapid turnaround.
