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
Cost of maintaining decommissioned nuclear submarines
For the last financial year, £1.72 million was spent at Rosyth, while the maintenance costs at Devonport were higher, totalling £7.1 million.
Lords urge AUKUS expansion to Canada, Japan, South Korea
Several members of the House of Lords have called for an expansion of the AUKUS alliance to include Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
New industrial strategy to look at tech used to fight Russia
The new Defence Industrial Strategy aims to "ensure a strong defence sector and resilient supply chains, across the whole of the UK."
Lord suggests Ukraine drop leaflets for North Korean troops
Lord Alton of Liverpool suggested Ukraine drop messages over the battlefield, written in Korean, encouraging North Korean soldiers to defect.
Commando Helicopter Force wraps up 12-month deployment
The Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force has wrapped up a 12-month deployment with the Littoral Response Group South, taking part in exercises spanning from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Australian Outback.
Fitness of British Armed Forces gradually improves
All branches of the British Armed Forces report improved fitness test pass rates in recent years.
New NATO Baltic HQ established to strengthen regional forces
On 1 October 2024, the German Navy’s new tactical maritime headquarters, Commander Task Force Baltic, officially took over its role.
British patrol ship joins Commonwealth allies in Pacific
The naval element of Exercise Bersama Lima 24 featured complex warfare scenarios such as air defence, escort missions, and naval gun firing.
Man sentenced for funding terrorist fighter in Syria
Farhad Mohammad, 46, was sentenced at the Old Bailey following an investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
MoD denies Tempest jet project cuts amid £160m underspend
The MoD has clarified that a £160m reduction in Tempest spending this year was due to accounting adjustments and project timelines, not cuts to military capability development.
