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
Britain promises to defend Finland and Sweden if invaded
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made clear that the United Kingdom would defend Finland and Sweden regardless of whether or not the nations join NATO.
Russian warship reportedly ‘on fire’ after Ukrainian attack
Russia’s Admiral Makarov has reportedly been hit by Ukrainian missiles and is currently on fire, according to Ukrainian officials.
Britain deploys troops and tanks to Europe to ‘deter Russia’
Britain has deployed 8,000 troops, 72 Challenger 2 tanks, 12 AS90 tracked artillery guns, 120 Warrior armoured fighting vehicles and numerous combat aircraft to Europe in order to "deter Russian aggression".
Minister calls for Royal Navy warships to be more ‘lethal’
James Heappey MP, Armed Forces Minister, has called on Royal Navy ships to be armed in a more lethal way.
British tanks arrive in Finland to ‘deter Russian aggression’
British Challenger tanks are taking part in Exercise Arrow, a two-week long training exercise, to improve the ability of British and Finnish troops to work alongside each other.
British Apache attack helicopters deploy to Macedonia
The exercise involves helicopter-borne air assaults and sees French and Italian troops working under the British chain of command.
‘Ukraine will win’ – British PM Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Ukrainian Parliament "Ukraine will win, Ukraine will be free".
ASRAAM Block 6 enters service on Typhoon
ASRAAM Block 6 standard has new and updated sub-systems, built-in cooling and a new British-built seeker. As it uses no US-made components, it can be exported without ITAR restrictions.
Russian TV threatens Britain with nuclear missile strikes
A TV channel in Russia, a nation currently struggling to invade a smaller neighbour on its own border, has inexplicably threatened "England" with nuclear missile strikes. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be fine then, presumably?
Britain confirms plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets
The head of the Royal Air Force has confirmed plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets adding that it is "possible" the UK may eventually have a fleet of 138 F-35s.
