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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

Rusting nuclear submarines at Rosyth to finally be dismantled

The seven decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines moored at Rosyth in Scotland will commence 'Initial Dismantling' this year.

A400M Atlas maintenance facility completed at RAF Brize Norton

A maintenance repair and overhaul facility for the A400M Atlas aircraft has been completed at RAF Brize Norton.

Work begins on fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel on the Clyde

The first steel has been cut on the fourth of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde. After earlier reports that work on...

HMS Daring deployed to protect shipping in the Middle East

HMS Daring, Type 45 destroyer, has been tasked with protecting merchant vessels and Royal Navy ships sailing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Typhoon jets destroy Islamic State artillery

Typhoon jets bombed an Islamic State position and an artillery piece north of Raqqa, and a large weapons store in Mosul.

HMS Ocean takes command of US Navy Task Force 50

Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has taken command of Task Force 50 in the Gulf, the first time the UK led a US task force in the Middle East.

HMS Illustrious set to sail for the scrapyard next week

HMS Illustrious is to sail for Turkey on Wednesday, December the 7th.

Report recommends Type 31 Frigate build should be spread around UK

An independent report has recommended that the Type 31 Frigate be built across the UK, with blocks being constructed in yards in both Scotland and England.

British warship docks in Israel signifying ‘growing cooperation’

HMS Bulwark, deployed as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force Task Group, has docked in Haifa, Israel.

Type 45 Destroyer towed back to port after break down

HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, has been towed back to port after 'technical issues'.