Home Authors Posts by George Allison

George Allison

George Allison
10860 POSTS 699 COMMENTS
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

American fighter jets intercept Russian bombers

F-35 fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted two Russian Tu-95 and two Su-35 military aircraft over the Chukchi Sea.

UK to buy 100 simulated mine targets

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is inviting tenders for the supply of around 100 Simulated Mine Targets (SMTs) and associated equipment, “to meet Royal...

NATO warships visit Poland on Baltic Sentry op

NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) conducted a port visit to Gdansk, Poland, as part of the Baltic Sentry mission aimed at enhancing the alliance’s military presence in the Baltic Sea.

Merlins gift three-year log supply to remote Norwegian huts

Commando Helicopter Force aircrew have carried out a large-scale firewood delivery to secluded cabins in northern Norway.

NATO stealth fighters train for joint combat ops

The Royal Netherlands, Royal Norwegian, and United States Air Forces participated in Spartan Lightning, a NATO exercise designed to enhance interoperability.

NATO conducts naval drone demo in Baltic

NATO's Standing Naval Forces have conducted a major demonstration of unmanned surface vessels in the Baltic Sea.

Russia coercing mobilised troops into ‘indefinite service’

Russian military commanders are reportedly compelling conscripted soldiers to sign open-ended service contracts under threat of being sent on high-casualty assaults.

British naval drone goes drug hunting

British frigate HMS Lancaster has introduced its new helicopter drone, known as Peregrine, into active operations against suspected drug smuggling.

UK jets refuel from German A400M over Middle East

Royal Air Force Typhoons based in the Middle East have successfully carried out air-to-air refuelling from a German Air Force Atlas A400M for the first time, both during the night and the day.

Britain takes delivery of more new attack helicopters

The British Army has taken delivery of three more Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, bringing its fleet closer to full operational capability.