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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

First Sea Lord discusses Type 31e Frigate requirements and capabilities

A speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, the First Sea Lord, today discussed the requirements and capabilities of the new Type 31e Frigate.

Britain to send helicopter carrier HMS Ocean to the Caribbean for disaster relief

Royal Navy flagship HMS Ocean is heading to the Caribbean to provide relief following a recent hurricane.

MoD announce programme for Royal Navy Type 31e Frigate and detail requirements

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has launched the procurement of the new Type 31e and detailed the proposed capabilities of the vessel.

Argentina have ceased to be a capable military force due to cuts

After a significant period of decline, Argentina has ceased to be a capable military force.

Musical chairs as Minehunter crew transferred to HMS Tyne while its crew brings HMS...

Two Hunt class ship crews are the new ship's company of HMS Tyne whose own sailors are to crew the new HMS Forth in order to bring the vessel into service.

Royal Navy appoints first seagoing Captain for HMS Prince of Wales

The first seagoing Captain of the Royal Navy’s second new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will be Captain Stephen Moorhouse.

The Avenger, a possible yet unpopular contender for the Type 31 Frigate

The Avenger, a lower end concept which is essentially a Batch 3 River class, is one of the options touted by BAE for the Type 31 Frigate.

BMT tout Venator-110 as the ‘natural design choice’ for the Type 31 Frigate

BMT's Venator-110, one of the most popular contenders for the Type 31 Frigate programme, will take centre stage at DSEI in London next week, following the launch of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Royal Navy chase off Spanish ship after it cuts across path of US Naval...

The Royal Navy were forced to chase off a Spanish vessel this morning as it cut across the path of a visiting US Naval vessel in Gibraltar.

Shipbuilders union accuse Government of ‘betrayal’ over Type 31 Frigates

Shipbuilders union GMB today accused the Government of reneging on guarantees to build the Type 31 Frigates on the Clyde.