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
UK in talks with NATO over cost of meeting alliance demands
The UK Government has confirmed it is still evaluating the cost and feasibility of delivering military capabilities requested by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), amid broader questions about national defence priorities.
UK Defence Secretary ‘First line of defence is in Ukraine’
Defence Secretary John Healey has reiterated the Government’s position that Ukraine’s security is integral to Britain’s own, as questions were raised in the House of Commons about the future of UK military support should it be opposed or blocked by the Trump Administration.
British forces in ‘parlous’ state says former First Sea Lord
"Our armed services, I am afraid, are in a parlous state — it is no good pretending otherwise," Lord West said.
Vulcan reactor site to remain operational to 2027
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment in Caithness, Scotland, will continue operating in support of the UK’s nuclear submarine programme until at least April 2027.
MOD clarifies financial protections and support for Veterans
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed that military compensation payments are not treated as income in means testing for key benefits, and outlined steps it is taking to support the financial resilience of service personnel and veterans.
Peers warn UK must demonstrate stronger EU ties to the US
"The Vice-President and others in the United States do not seem to be taking the UK very seriously at the moment," Liberal Democrat Baroness Smith observed.
Boeing reaches record Patriot Seeker production
In response to what it describes as growing global defence and security needs, Boeing says it plans to expand production further in 2025.
MOD launches second phase of Envoy contract
The Ministry of Defence has launched a tender for the second phase of its Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Programme, aiming to secure in-service support and military adaptation of its Envoy IV aircraft through to 2037.
Bohemia delivers Synthetic Terrain Tool to U.S. Army
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, is working with the U.S. Army Futures Command to deliver an end-to-end synthetic terrain capability as part of the Mission Planning Toolkit.
MOD highlights strategic value of UK space launch facilities
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it continues to assess the strategic and economic benefits of developing a domestic space launch capability, citing both national and NATO priorities in the evolving space domain.
