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
Poundshop Propaganda
How AI and ideology swallowed the voice of a journalist I once admired.
How the British Army aims to ‘double lethality’
The plan to boost British Army fighting power rests of "the combination of traditional crude equipment with that autonomous capability laid over the top" said Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff.
MOD backs UK weapons output, no new sites confirmed yet
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to expanding domestic weapons manufacturing as part of its wider Defence Industrial Strategy, while stopping short of identifying new specific locations for future production facilities
Britain ‘stepping up’ in fight against Houthi in Yemen
Defence Secretary John Healey told Parliament "the US continues to be the UK’s closest security ally, they are stepping up in the Red Sea – we are alongside them".
UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security amid review
Responding to a series of written questions from Graeme Downie MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard reiterated that the UK "is committed to maintaining a coherent Defence posture in the region and will defend and support our Allies should the need arise".
UK holds 1,600 troops at for domestic resilience tasks
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that approximately 1,600 military personnel are currently held at readiness to support UK resilience operations, according to a written parliamentary response.
Minister rejects claims Royal Marines standards are changing
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns, has rejected online speculation that the standards required to earn the Royal Marines Green Beret are being lowered, confirming that the elite Commando Course remains unchanged.
Royal Navy launches new team to trial AI, lasers at sea
The Royal Navy has established a new team, the Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office (DCTO), to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge technology to the front line.
Final unit lifted into place on new frigate at Rosyth
Babcock has completed a big milestone in the construction of HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy, with the final unit successfully lifted into place to complete the ship’s flight deck.
Royal Navy numbers ‘starting to grow’ amid broader strain
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has told Parliament that Royal Navy personnel numbers are beginning to recover, even as the Armed Forces continue to shrink by 200 to 300 people per month.
