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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

INTERPOL warns AI is enabling crime at industrial scale

During the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, Jürgen Stock and National Crime Agency Director General Graeme Biggar highlighted the complexity of global crime networks. #INTERPOLGLA

Investment of £150m to tackle Channel people smuggling

Today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £75 million funding boost to the UK’s Border Security Command, bringing the total investment over the next two years to £150 million. #INTERPOLGLA

INTERPOL chief warns world losing fight against crime

At the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, Secretary General Jürgen Stock delivered an address marking his final appearance after a decade of leadership. #INTERPOLGLA

Two American naval commanders relieved of duty

Two senior officers of the U.S. Navy have been relieved of their duties at the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Centre in Yokosuka, Japan.

UK evaluates future of Watchkeeper UAV operations in Estonia

The UK is evaluating recent Watchkeeper UAV trials in Estonia and considering future deployment options without committing to a permanent presence.

America deploying bombers to Europe ‘in coming days’

The United States is preparing to deploy strategic bombers to Europe, making clear its commitment to defending shared interests of NATO and maintaining stability throughout the region.

Argentina no threat to Falkland Islands, even with F-16 jets

Even with F-16 jets, Argentina is no longer a credible military force.

Britain warns North Korean troops facing challenges

Britain has warned that North Korean troops conducting combat operations would almost certainly have issues operating Russian equipment, integrating into Russia’s command and control structure, and working around the language barrier with Russian forces.

U.S. approves purchase of F-16 jets by Argentina

The U.S. has made clear that this sale "will not alter the basic military balance in the region.".

UK to make Channel ‘small boats’ a national security issue

At the upcoming Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to classify people smuggling as a national security issue, amid rising numbers of illegal Channel crossings.