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
Veterans bid farewell to Swiftsure as dismantling progresses
Cold War veterans gathered at Rosyth for a final look at HMS Swiftsure, the first of the Royal Navy’s retired nuclear-powered submarines set to be dismantled, according to a Royal Navy press release.
Gibraltar Squadron pushes limits in joint exercise
HMS Dagger and HMS Cutlass, vessels of the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron, recently participated in an extensive joint training exercise aimed at enhancing their maritime skills in protecting Gibraltar’s territorial waters.
Britain ‘must speed up’ disposal of old nuclear submarines
With submarines waiting to be recycled for decades, Lord Coaker is pushing to speed up the process.
British troops in Germany draws down to 1,200 from 30,000
The Ministry of Defence recently provided updated figures on the number of personnel based in Germany as part of an ongoing reduction in the British military presence there.
Man sentenced for sharing Islamic State propaganda online
A 28-year-old man from Norton Fitzwarren has been sentenced for sharing material supporting Islamic State online, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South West.
Rutte stresses NATO ‘single speed’ approach to Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's address left no doubt that NATO remains committed to its core values of unity, collective defence, and maintaining a strong deterrent against aggression.
Government commits to jobs growth in UK shipbuilding sector
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting job creation and long-term growth in the shipbuilding sector, with a clear focus on both national security and economic prosperity.
British and American aircraft carriers in show of force
HMS Prince of Wales and the USS Harry S Truman joined forces to deliver a powerful statement of NATO's ability to project power from the sea.
UK condemns Russia as threat to global stability
In a statement delivered to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Neil Holland expressed the UK’s deep concern over Russia's growing threat to global stability, food security, and maritime safety.
MOD clarifies BBC World Service role in information warfare
The Ministry of Defence clarified that the BBC World Service is not under the Defence Department's purview.
