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
Clyde infrastructure project faces skills concerns
The ambitious Clyde Infrastructure Programme was the focus of intense parliamentary scrutiny during a Defence Committee session, with MPs raising concerns over escalating costs, delays, and transparency.
NATO fighter pilots complete high intensity training
The course, held at Albacete Air Base in Spain, aimed to enhance the tactical leadership and flying capabilities of frontline personnel while improving the interoperability of NATO Air Forces.
UK to buy more nuclear sub heat exchangers from Naval Group
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a £12.5 million contract to Naval Group for the purchase of four additional Fresh Water Cooling Heat Exchanger units for its nuclear submarines.
American supercarrier ‘flexes’ air power in Middle East
The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, recently demonstrated its significant air power capabilities while conducting flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
RAF medics complete intensive exercise
Overall, Athena Phoenix demonstrated the RAF's ability to deliver high-quality medical care and seamless coordination in a variety of scenarios.
Thousands of British troops deploying to deter Russia
Thousands of British troops will lead Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, a major NATO exercise across Romania and Bulgaria in January and February 2025, designed to deter Russian aggression.
U.S. conducts first ‘soldier-led’ user test of PrSM
The test took place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where Soldiers launched two PrSM missiles from a HIMARS system.
British and American jets in big anti-drone exercise
Exercise Yellow Sands 25 enhanced the partnership between the US, UK and regional allies by integrating and ensuring a collective capacity to find, fix, track, and target unmanned aircraft system threats in the region.
Massive British breakthrough in Quantum defence tech
Developed at the top-secret Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this quantum clock will reduce the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted or blocked.
Another American supercarrier arrives in Malaysia
This visit by the USS Carl Vinson marks the second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier visit to Malaysia in just over a month, following the USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit earlier in December.
