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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

HMS Talent loads up with Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar

HMS Talent, a Trafalgar class nuclear submarines, has been loading Tomahawk cruise missiles in Gibraltar.

Japanese warship exercises Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time

The JS ATAGO used an upgraded Aegis Combat System to test their Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time.

F-35 lift fan production site opens ahead of flight trials

The Bristol site is not only making the LiftFan for UK jets, but for all F-35B jets on order across the world.

US Forces conduct massive exercise ‘Valiant Shield’ in the Pacific

US military forces from the US Indo-Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2018 this month, around the Marianas Island Range Complex as well as on Guam.

UK unveils fleet of chemical detection robots and drones

A new fleet of robots and drones designed to test for chemical agents, provide 3D mapping and identify casualties have been put through their paces by troops, police officers and scientists for the first time.

Pegasus spyware used against journalists found in 45 countries including UK

Cyber security researchers have found evidence that a piece of malware dubiously referred to as 'lawful intercept' software has been deployed against victims in 45 countries.

UK most pessimistic about prospects for peace according to global poll

The UK has emerged as the most pessimistic country regarding its future peace prospects in a survey of 15 countries commissioned by the British Council and International Alert. 

Qatari Typhoon and Hawk deal ‘swings into action’ after first payment

The deal, worth around £5bn includes the aircraft and a bespoke support and training package.

Netherlands to pull fighter jets from fight against Islamic State

Dutch F-16 fighter jets will end bombing missions against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria at the end of the year, their government said on Friday.

NATO Chief lists benefits of alliance to the security of the United States

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is as important to the United States as it is to Europe, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in the US last week.