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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

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 4

This week the panel discuss hypersonic missiles, China's face off with Taiwan and HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group.

British surveillance aircraft patrols Russian border

Such flights are routine and a normal part of intelligence gathering and picture building activities. Russia does this too.

MoD denies 77th Brigade has conducted operations against Scotland

Alba Party MP for East Lothian Kenny MacAskill had asked whether the British Army's information warfare force, known as 77th Brigade, has conducted operations against targets in Scotland.

What weapons will be fitted to the Type 31 Frigate?

It has recently been revealed what weapons will be fitted to the Type 31 Frigates.

Royal Navy tests new missile to defend against small boats

The Royal Navy has tested a new missile designed to protect warships from attacks by swarms of small boats.

British aircraft airlift 102 people that have left Afghanistan to the UK

Those transported include vulnerable Afghans who fall under the 'Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy' and British nationals.

Where has HMS Queen Elizabeth’s strike group been?

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have visited dozens of countries on the groups maiden deployment, here's a breakdown of what went where.

ASRAAM Block 6 to enter service on F-35 and Typhoon by 2024

ASRAAM Block 6 standard is due to enter service on Typhoon in 2022 and F-35 Lightning II in 2024.

Atlas shows off ground-based aircraft refuelling capability

The team take fuel from a large multi-engine aircraft like the Atlas and transfer it into a tactical refuelling facility to provide support to aircraft forward deployed.

British peacekeepers engage armed terrorists in Mali

British troops deployed in Mali in a peacekeeping role have killed two armed terrorists after being fired upon whilst on patrol.