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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

Faslane to host entire UK submarine fleet and their training facilities

All 11 Royal Navy submarines will be based on the Clyde from 2020, with the number employed at the base rising to 8,200 as part of a £1.3bn investment.

Boeing and the UK Government report ‘significant progress’ on growth partnership

Boeing and the British government have announced 'significant positive results' at a review meeting.

Why are nuclear submarines based on the Clyde?

The reason for Faslane on the Clyde hosting the UK's nuclear submarines is often the subject of conspiracy theories but what is the reality?

US and Israel successfully test David’s Sling

The US and Israel successfully demonstrated David's Sling in a series of tests at Yanat Sea Range in Israel.

Protesters block road at Faslane naval base

Protesters have reportedly formed a blockade at the south gate of HMNB Clyde.

BAE ‘LiteHUD’ display selected for Scorpion jet

BAE Systems has been selected to provide its 'LiteHUD' head-up display for Textron AirLand’s multi-mission Scorpion jet.

First nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, to be decommissioned

The final goodbye ceremony for USS Enterprise will take place on February the 3rd at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard, the same yard she was built.

BAE reveal ‘directed energy laser and lens system’

BAE Systems have revealed a concept that they believe battlefield commanders will deploy, a new type of 'directed energy laser and lens system'

Pilot becomes first to reach 1,000 flight hours in the F-35

Lockheed Martin test pilot David 'Doc' Nelson became the first pilot to achieve 1,000 flight hours in the F-35 in January.

Britain and Turkey sign £100m deal to develop Turkish combat jet

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries have signed an agreement to collaborate on the first development phase of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet for the Turkish Air Force.