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
Army Internship Scheme offers insight into officer life
The Army’s Officer Internship Programme, which replaced the former Gap Year Commission in 2021, continues to offer a limited number of young people the opportunity to serve as an Army Officer for 12 months before, during, or after university.
Conservatives launch new defence policy drive
According to the party, the new defence strand will be built on engagement with Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and defence sector leaders.
UK outlines maintenance for vehicles donated to Ukraine
The UK government has confirmed it is working closely with industry partners and Ukrainian firms to support long-term maintenance and repair of armoured vehicles supplied to Ukraine.
US and Australian firms unveil autonomous naval strike craft
A new design for a fast, modular naval vessel capable of autonomous operations and missile launch has been unveiled by US defence company Eureka Naval Craft and Australian autonomy specialists Greenroom Robotics.
BMT and AEUK test autonomous maritime system
UK maritime firms BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) have completed a joint testing programme designed to assess how an uncrewed vessel navigates in line with international maritime regulations.
Brazil aiming to buy both British Albion class assault ships
The Brazilian Navy has formally signed an agreement setting out its intent to acquire two Royal Navy amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, during the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 event in Rio de Janeiro.
UK and Australia to build next-gen Modular Weapons Systems
Officials have likened the programmes to ‘concept cars’ for weapons technology—demonstrators designed to trial and refine future battlefield systems before transitioning to full-scale production.
The evolving role of the Royal Marines Commandos
The inscription at the Royal Marines Museum still reads: Per Mare, Per Terram. Perhaps today we should add: "…by data, by drone."
MOD confirms accommodation entitlements
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) costs approximately £80 million per year and will remain under contract until 1 April 2027.
British defence undergoing biggest reforms in 50 years
The Defence Secretary has announced what he called the “deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years”, pledging to end what he described as a culture “obsessed with process”.
