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George Allison

George Allison
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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 and South Korea strengthen cybersecurity cooperation

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to joint cybersecurity initiatives, following the 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London.

UK adjusts education allowance for military families

In response to recent changes in VAT policy affecting private school fees, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed adjustments to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to support military families.

Armed forces recruitment falls short of targets

The Royal Navy met 60% of its target, while the British Army achieved around 63%, and the RAF saw the highest proportion of recruits relative to target, reaching 70% of its goal.

A preview of ‘Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age’

We were given a look at the most anticipated modern naval simulation in recent times, 'Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age' by Microprose, here's what happened.

Europe must boost defence industry, says report

A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that European NATO members face a challenging path in rebuilding their military capabilities to meet growing threats, particularly from Russia.

Multiple British nuclear attack submarines now at sea

After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting hard work behind the scenes to get boats to sea.

MOD set to award Defensive Aids System contract

The Ministry of Defence is set to formalise a single-source contract for the UK 'Defensive Aids System'.

Decline in combat-ready personnel over last five years

Combat-ready UK Armed Forces personnel dropped from 74,966 in 2020 to 70,280 in 2024, reflecting a steady decline across all branches.

Reports suggest UK-led buffer zone in Ukraine

The suggested plan would potentially place thousands of British troops at the forefront of enforcing peace in eastern Ukraine.
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UK again confirms plans to move ahead with new fighter jet

The UK government has reiterated its commitment to the Tempest programme, a next-generation combat aircraft initiative jointly developed with Japan and Italy under the Global Combat Air Programme.