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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

NATO mobilises its scientific network in COVID-19 response

NATO say it has tapped into its pool of defence scientists – the largest such network in the world - to support the COVID-19 emergency response.

Typhoon jets strike caves occupied by Islamic State fighters

Typhoon jets struck a number of caves in northern Iraq where Islamic State terrorists were based.

Royal Navy trialling submarine hunting underwater gliders

Underwater submarine hunting gliders are being rigorously trialled in the North Atlantic, say the Royal Navy.

American and Australian warships team up in South China Sea

The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy came together for operations in the South China Sea.

Coronavirus contact tracing app fails cyber security tests

The government's coronavirus contact tracing app has reportedly failed cyber security, performance and clinical safety tests.

French Mirage jets augment NATO air policing mission in Estonia

The French Air Force have deployed Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft to Ämari Air Base, Estonia, augmenting NATO’s peacetime Baltic Air Policing mission.

NATO warships from SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 join for exercise

SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 conducted a joint exercise in the waters between Norway and Denmark.

BAE Systems wins DARPA contract to develop machine learning analytics

BAE Systems say it aims to develop machine learning analytics as a service.

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two returns from the Black Sea

Units from Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) have carried out a three-day exercise programme after returning from the Black Sea, say NATO.

UK and US warships, submarine and aircraft conduct anti-sub exercise

The UK and US sent four ships, a submarine and a maritime patrol aircraft to the Arctic Circle for an anti-submarine warfare exercise.