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
The curious case of carrier naming outrage
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the only aircraft carrier in the world to have her name subject to claims of conspiracy and collusion against the people of Scotland.
Conservative MP calls for ‘more ships and more capability’ for Royal Navy
Richard Drax, Conservative MP for South Dorset, spoke in Parliament to demand reassurances that the Royal Navy would increase in size and capability.
UK Mine Warfare Battle Staff prepare for six-month Gulf deployment
The latest UK Mine Warfare Battle Staff have formed ready for a six-month tour of duty aboard RFA Cardigan Bay directing British minehunters, plus a specialist engineering team, divers and at times, foreign dive teams and vessels, say the Royal Navy.
UK to ‘step up’ cyber defence capabilities
British cyber defence capability is to get a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, say the MoD.
NATO seeks constructive contact with Russia
The chairman of NATO's Military Committee would like to see the NATO-Russia Council reinvigorated to address issues pending between the two entities, say officials.
British and American submarines smash through ice in Arctic operational readiness exercise
ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows US and allied submarines to assess operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region and advance understanding of the Arctic environment.
Military intelligence chief warns Russia could ‘cripple’ British infrastructure with cyber attacks
Commander of the UK's Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell, warned against Russian cyber activity and claimed that Russia "demonstrated the intent to do us harm".
British medics deploy to American hospital ship for Pacific Partnership deployment
A team of British military medics have joined the USNS Mercy to deliver health care and aid to Asian and Pacific nations, say the Royal Navy.
HMS Cattistock clears mines around Norwegian capital Oslo
HMS Cattistock found more than ten mines and torpedoes from the Second World War during a search for unexploded wartime bombs as part of a NATO task group.
BAE Systems to upgrade Australia’s long-range radar network
BAE Systems welcomed the announcement that the Company has been selected to upgrade Australia’s long-range high frequency radar network.