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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

Royal Navy delivers first next-gen electronic warfare system

Ancilia can swivel to "face threats directly," removing the need to manoeuvre a ship to counter incoming missiles.

‘This Is NATO Warship P04’ – Sweden’s symbolic shift

As we sailed through the misty waters of the Baltic Sea aboard Swedish warship HMS Carlskrona, a powerful and symbolic broadcast echoed across the Baltic, "This Is NATO Warship P04".

New British naval drones in testing for Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence is putting two newly developed uncrewed maritime systems—Snapper and Wasp—through final testing. During a Written Question session on 30 January 2025,...

I went onboard a Swedish warship patrolling the Baltic Sea

With a low mist hanging over the calm waters of the Baltic Sea, I boarded HMS Carlskrona, a Swedish Navy warship now operating under NATO command as part of Operation Baltic Sentry.

New British Gravehawk system producton ramps up for Ukraine

The Gravehawk system, a recently developed air defence project jointly funded by the UK and Denmark, has entered its final testing phase.

NATO warns saboteurs in Baltic Sea will be caught

"We’re here, we’re going to see you doing this, stop it" warned Commodore Arjen Warnaar, Commander of SNMG1, onboard Swedish warship Carlskrona.

Britain to boost cyber warfare capabilities

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.

MD confirms over 30,000 Afghans relocated in UK

The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to resettling eligible Afghans who supported British forces.

MoD tight-lipped on second undersea surveillance ship

The Government has shed some light on ongoing plans for a second vessel to support RFA Proteus in safeguarding the UK’s undersea telecommunications network.

Nuclear submarine work bringing more jobs to Glasgow

The Ministry of Defence’s Unity contract with Rolls-Royce is expected to create at least 200 new jobs in Cardiff and Glasgow.