George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
No plans to raise minimum military recruitment age
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will not raise the minimum age of recruitment into the Armed Forces, maintaining the current threshold that allows individuals to join from the age of 16 with parental consent.
British Army recruit numbers drop 38% since 2019
Army training figures reveal continued recruitment shortfalls and rising attrition, with intake well below pre-pandemic levels and one in three recruits failing to complete training.
MOD reveals number of senior officers across UK forces
472 senior officers, including generals, admirals and air marshals, currently serve across the Armed Forces, new MOD figures show.
Essex man jailed for offering to spy for Russia
An Essex man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after attempting to offer himself as a spy to the Russian Intelligence Service, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
NATO now producing more ammunition than Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that the alliance has overtaken Russia in ammunition production, a huge milestone in its industrial mobilisation.
Italian Navy leads NATO maritime presence in Mediterranean
Standing #NATO Maritime Group Two (#SNMG2), led by the Italian Navy, has begun a new operational phase in the Mediterranean Sea after departing Taranto, Italy, as part of NATO’s ongoing maritime security operations.
Minister visits veterans at Scotland’s Bravest
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) in Renfrewshire to meet veterans and hear about their transition into civilian employment.
NHS launches £1.8m project to improve veteran healthcare
A new NHS training scheme launched this week will see doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff across England receive specialist training to better identify and support patients from Armed Forces backgrounds.
UK and Germany order new generation of M3 bridges
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a joint €450 million contract to acquire the latest generation of M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Counter Terrorism fighting more state-sponsored activity
Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed that over one-fifth of its current casework now involves a sharp escalation in foreign interference across the UK.
