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
UK could use lasers to protect military bases
While the MOD acknowledged the importance of DEWs in base defence, they declined to provide specific details about their use in protecting military installations.
Plans for Watchkeeper replacement outlined
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that the MOD plans to procure a modern 'Land Tactical Deep Find' capability to replace the 14-year-old Watchkeeper system.
UK sets out position on unidentified aerial phenomenon
The Government has made it clear that there are no plans to form a dedicated team to investigate alleged sightings.
MOD delays equipment plan publication, promises ‘transparency’
Observers may view the postponement as understandable given the ongoing reviews but will likely watch closely to see how the MOD delivers on its promise of enhanced transparency in future reports.
Government rebukes call for warships to be used in Channel
Responding to a parliamentary question from Rupert Lowe MP on using warships in the English Channel, the MOD reiterated that ""Defence assets are procured for Defence tasks".
HMS Northumberland scrapping saves over £100 million
The Type 23 frigate was deemed uneconomical to repair after significant structural damage was discovered during a planned refit.
Chinook retirement ‘will not impact’ air assault operations
The MOD assured that the phased retirement of 14 older aircraft will not impact the delivery of defence outputs or air assault operations, as it coincides with the introduction of advanced Chinook H-47ER helicopters starting in 2027.
Survival skills – A foundational gap in Arctic operations
At a CEPA-hosted briefing on Arctic security, Minna Ålander, a Senior Fellow specialising in Arctic and Nordic defence, highlighted a vital yet often overlooked challenge facing NATO allies: basic survival skills in Arctic environments.
Experts caution NATO gap in ‘all-domain awareness’ in Arctic
At a recent CEPA briefing on the launch of a new report, experts explored critical gaps in NATO's Arctic capabilities and discussed opportunities for Western and Northern European nations to enhance regional security.
Assault ships ‘not as important as political will’ in Arctic
"Some changes in specific capabilities, in the sense of onesies and twosies, are less important than the political will and the willingness to engage", advised Lance Landrum, Senior Fellow at CEPA.
