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
Herne aims to be affordable, autonomous naval combat mass
The Herne XLAUV is an autonomous platform being rapidly developed to deliver combat mass and attritable capabilities. It aims to free up large, costly crewed vessels and will soon have a range of over 5,000 km, with the ability to fire torpedoes. During a recent media day, its adaptability and advanced autonomy were demonstrated.
British fighters escort American bombers over Middle East
British Typhoon fighter jets and a Voyager tanker recently teamed up with formidable B-52 bombers over the Arabian Peninsula.
Britain confirms new stealth jet programme safe from cuts
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme, ensuring the development of its next-generation stealth jet remains on track despite ongoing defence reviews.
No ‘immediate’ impact of U.S. election on UK spending
Addressing concerns about the potential impact of the U.S. election result on defence spending, Defence Secretary John Healey dismissed the idea of any immediate changes.
MOD to tender £71m underwater engineering framework
The contract covers the inspection, repair, manufacturing, or supply of specialist underwater equipment, such as hull aperture blanks, cofferdams, and hull cleaning tools.
MOD ‘unlikely’ to publish equipment plan this year
The plan, which outlines £300 billion of projected spending over the next decade, is unlikely to be published, raising concerns over transparency and parliamentary scrutiny.
Challenges in British munitions supply
Defence Secretary John Healey outlined key challenges affecting the UK’s defence industrial capacity and provided insights into strategies to address them.
Defence Committee discuss civil service streamlining
"I currently have no plans for specific redundancy programmes. We will look at the balance between in-flow, retraining and out-flow."
MOD explores expanding Commonwealth recruitment
Alex Baker MP raised concerns about the current 15% cap on Commonwealth recruits per cap badge, suggesting that the limit might hinder the UK's ability to address recruitment shortages.
Armed Forces Housing in ‘crippled state’ says Defence Sec
During a Defence Committee session, Defence Secretary John Healey criticised the state of the Armed Forces housing, describing it as having been left in a "crippled state" after 14 years of underinvestment.
