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
Cyber security fears prompt £260m contract for advanced IFF technology
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £260 million contract to supply British forces with new Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) technology.
Australia to resume air combat operations in Syria
"It won't be long before you start to see the operations again" Australian Defence Force Chief Mark Binskin told reporters on Wednesday.
Canadian sniper makes record-breaking kill in Iraq
A Canadian sniper in Iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill in history at a distance of 3,450 metres.
Number of ‘militarily useful’ British vessels down to 701
At the start of 2016 there were 701 'militarily useful' British vessels, a reduction of 140 vessels since the same point in 2009.
Defence Minister speaks of ‘unquestionable commitment’ to the defence industry in Scotland
Harriett Baldwin has visited two leading defence industry employers to meet small and medium-sized enterprises and apprentices in Scotland.
BAE say gaming technology to transform the future of military training
Some of the latest gaming technologies, including interactive headsets and gloves, are being used to train pilots say BAE.
HMS Queen Elizabeth likely to sail this week, delay due to weather possible
According to a member of the ships company we spoke to, HMS Queen Elizabeth is likely to sail soon with the crew having been told when to expect to sail.
£135m infrastructure contract awarded to support F-35 fleet
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135 million contract to support the F-35 fleet at RAF Marham.
Tornado jets destroy destroy Islamic State strongholds, carbombs in Iraq
Royal Air Force Tornado jets patrolled over west Mosul on Monday where they hit multiple Islamic State targets.
Deterrence ‘keeps major-power conflicts off world stage’ says US Stratcom Chief
Stratcom Commander Air Force General John E. Hyten discussed space, nuclear deterrence and missile defence modernisation at the US Capitol Hill Club in Washington.
