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
Huge US drone flies from England to monitor Russian border
A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk drone recently departed RAF Fairford in England to complete a marathon reconnaissance mission covering almost the entire Russian border with NATO.
Royal Air Force Voyager ‘VIP’ aircraft declares emergency
The Royal Air Force’s VIP Voyager, a tanker also fitted to carry senior officials, recently encountered an issue over the North Sea.
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British frigate and destroyer availability increases
The Royal Navy has managed to enhance the availability of its frigates and destroyers despite crewing concerns and the reduction in overall numbers.
Belfast missiles ensure UK can ‘defeat evolving threats’
Production at the Belfast facility has doubled since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the need for advanced air defence systems has grown.
Crewing crisis also hitting American naval auxiliaries
The ongoing crewing crisis within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is now echoed across the Atlantic, where the U.S. Navy’s auxiliary fleet faces similar challenges.
British aircraft continue to ship weapons to Ukraine
British weapon supply flights, the first taking off before the invasion started, continue to supply Ukraine with weapons with which to defend itself against invading Russian forces.
New frigates ensure ‘protection and prosperity’ of Britain
Defence Equipment & Support chief Andy Start recently visited BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyard to witness firsthand the progress on the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate programme.
Starmer cancels £40m Government helicopter contract
The contract, originally established under the Conservative administration to transport senior political figures, has been scrapped.
Drone Assist clarifies ‘No Drone Zone’ error
After removing the 'No Drone Zones' near Scottish castles, Altitude Angel clarified this data is part of a new product to help users get TOAL permissions, adding, "It is not our ambition... to allow any landowner to implement a No Drone Zone."
NATO warships destroy mines in Baltic Sea
Divers from Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) continue to find and dispose of historic sea mines in the Baltic Sea.
