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
Minister hints at more work for Scottish shipyards
The UK Government has suggested that Scottish shipyards could soon secure further Royal Navy work, as it continues its naval shipbuilding programme at Rosyth and Govan.
Most Scots ‘feel safer’ as part of UK says new poll
A new Survation poll has found that most Scots believe they are more secure and have greater global influence as part of the UK, with strong support for continued membership in NATO and the UK's nuclear weapons.
Ukrainian musicians perform with Royal Marines Band
Ukrainian military musicians have performed alongside the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines for the first time at the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall.
UK aiming to speed up new strike system deployment
The Ministry of Defence is looking to accelerate the timeline for delivering its Medium-Range Precision Strike System (MRPS), with the system currently scheduled for introduction into service in 2028, according to Minister of State Maria Eagle.
UK and Australia collaborate on Land Mobility Platforms
The UK has confirmed that the Land Mobility Programme, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the UK and Australia on military vehicle development, is currently underway.
Typhoon Tranche 1 retirement ‘no impact’ on UK jobs
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the retirement of Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft will not negatively impact BAE Systems sites at Warton and Samlesbury or the wider UK aerospace sector.
UK progressing Medium-Range Precision Strike System buy
The Ministry of Defence say it remains on track with its plans to acquire a medium-range precision strike system, with project approvals progressing as scheduled.
Hospital worker in plot to attack RAF Menwith Hill
A hospital worker from Leeds has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 37 years, for plotting to attack RAF Menwith Hill and St James’s Hospital, according to Counter Terrorism Police.
NATO increases patrols in GIUK gap
NATO warships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) are conducting patrols in the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom-Norway (GIUK) Gap, reinforcing maritime presence and air-defence...
Britain has ‘no current plans’ to increase tank numbers
The UK has confirmed that there are no current plans to procure additional tanks or armoured vehicles beyond those already announced, despite increases in defence spending.
