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
British forces ramp up preparations for Exercise Cold Response
Combined British and Dutch elements of the Norwegian-led task group heading for Arctic exercises have assembled in southern Norway.
Royal Navy take part in Omani mine warfare exercise
Four ships and more than 200 sailors led Britain’s involvement in an international test of allied sea power in the Middle East, say the Royal Navy.
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British Army train alongside Indian troops on Exercise Ajeya Warrior
The British Army say that Indian soldiers have been in the UK to participate in joint Indian and British military training exercise, Exercise Ajeya Warrior.
UK to replace nuclear warheads
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced the start of a new nuclear warhead replacement programme.
£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines
The Dreadnought sonar system will be developed at BAE sites in Templecombe, Somerset, and Stockport.
Royal Marines raid northern Norway
More than a thousand Royal Marines have been in the region since January on Arctic training missions building up to Cold Response.
NATO expresses ‘strong solidarity with Turkey’
Ambassadors of all 29 NATO Allies met in the North Atlantic Council on Friday following a request by Turkey.
Chinese Destroyer lases American aircraft over international waters
A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was lased by a Chinese Destroyer earlier this month.
British firm Meggitt awarded $73m contract for V-22 ice protection components
Meggitt has signed a contract to supply composite deicing propeller rotor blankets, heated spinners, fairings and pendulums to the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey.
