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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

An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review

The Human Security Centre have announced the publication of ‘The Two Per Cent Solution: An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review’.

Warships shoot down cruise missiles off coast of Scotland

Naval vessels from nine countries worked together to simultaneously intercept dummy ballistic and cruise missiles off the coast of Scotland this week.

Crack discovered on F-35C test jet wing spar

Inspectors have found a small crack in one of the wing spars of an F-35C carrier variant test aircraft, according to the Joint Program Office.

Russian aircraft carrier towed home after break down

Russia's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, is seen here being towed home after breaking down in a storm.

Red Arrows’ Dye Team undergoes smoke pod maintenance

Corporal Fellows and Senior Aircraftman Technician Broadbent explains what happens to the Red Arrows dye pods during winter maintenance.

US donating two ships to the Philippines

US President Barack Obama says the US will transfer two ships to the Philippines to boost maritime security for the South-East Asian nation.

British drone strikes Islamic State convoy

RAF drones provided close air support to the Kurdish offensive around Sinjar city on the 12th of November, as well as to Iraqi operations in Ramadi.

Turkey cancels missile deal with China

Turkey has cancelled a deal with China to build its first anti-missile system, electing to build its own.

Cameron to urge Putin to focus on Islamic State

Almost 80 percent of Russia’s targets in Syria have been in areas not held by Islamic State.

France pound Islamic State

French jets launched their biggest raid in Syria to date, targeting the Islamic State’s stronghold in Raqqa.