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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

NATO warships take part in Exercise Joint Warrior 23-1

The Joint Warrior scenario is designed to simulate political tensions in a regional conflict, leading to a buildup of forces from the allied side.

Troubled Ajax payments resume, gets new in-service date

Full Operating Capability is now scheduled to be achieved by 2029 and a payment of £480 million is now due to General Dynamics UK.

Current and future minehunters work together in Scotland

Current and future mine warfare units recently operated together in the vicinity of Arran.

Could Britain stand up to China?

China has the world's largest standing army and the second-largest defence budget, while Britain has a smaller but highly advanced military force.

Ukraine strikes Russian cruise missiles in occupied Crimea

"The explosions continue the process of Russia's demilitarisation and prepares the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea for de-occupation", said Ukraine.

UK warships complete world’s second-largest naval exercise

All the UK’s Gulf-based ships, supported by expert dive/bomb disposal teams flown out from the UK, Royal Marines boarding and search specialists, drone operators and medics, were committed to the huge International Maritime Exercise.

HMS Prince of Wales repair cost likely to be £20 million

The cost for repairing HMS Prince of Wales has reportedly increased to £20 million, and the repair duration is expected to be longer than initially anticipated.

British Commandos take part in daring Arctic parachute jump

Their objective during the exercise was to simulate attacks on positions behind simulated enemy lines, thereby establishing a foothold for NATO forces participating in Exercise Joint Viking.

Russia forced to admit difficulty capturing Zaporizhzhia

The declaration of an alternative capital in Melitopol suggests that the Russian forces are facing difficulties in their attempts to seize Zaporizhzhia, a major objective of the conflict.

Typhoon jets intercept multiple Russian aircraft

Two Typhoon jets were scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept a Russian military Tu-134 passenger jet, two Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter jets and an AN-12 Cub.