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
Russia escalates as Ukrainian advance stalls
While Russia appears to be escalating pressure in multiple regions, the intelligence paints a picture of stiff Ukrainian resistance, with limited breakthroughs for Russian troops so far.
Bulgaria receives first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet
The F-16 Block 70 is equipped with advanced technologies including the Northrop Grumman APG-83 AESA radar, upgraded avionics, and the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System.
UK notes reports of North Korean troop redeployments
The Foreign Secretary has previously condemned Russia–DPRK cooperation, highlighting it as a sign of desperation by both nations and a growing threat to international stability.
Birmingham man sentenced to life for planning attack
A man from Birmingham has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years for planning a terrorist attack on a mosque and bookshop in the city.
American U.S Special ops chief fired
The dismissal, effective immediately, was announced in a brief statement citing a "loss in confidence in his ability to fulfil his duties".
MOD awards £2.6m contract for nuclear apprentice training
The contract supports the enrolment of up to 30 students per year, over three annual cohorts, into the ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer integrated degree programme.
Sweden orders 18 ARCHER from BAE in Ukraine support package
The Swedish Government has placed an order for 18 new ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems, as part of its 18th military support package to Ukraine.
BAE in $11.5m order for Columbia submarine components
BAE Systems has received an additional $11.5 million contract to produce a structural component for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine.
American B-1B bombers arrive in Japan
The United States has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers and personnel from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas to Misawa Air Base, Japan,.
UK aircraft carrier deployment to Pacific praised by the U.S.
"The UK demonstrates its enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific through deployments such 'Operation HIGHMAST' led by UK Carrier Strike Group 25", said United States Indo-Pacific Command.
