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 and timeline uncertainty for new support ships
Work is being undertaken to understand the impact on the Fleet Solid Support programme following the recent takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
Britain’s new air defence destroyer moves into concept phase
As the UK's largest and most advanced future surface combatant, the Type 83 will define the Royal Navy’s air defence capabilities for the second half of the 21st century.
Troops land in Scottish mountains to face off against ‘enemy forces’
50 troops from Balaklava Company were airlifted by Chinooks from Redford Barracks in Edinburgh and dropped into a simulated combat zone.
UK lacks defence against hypersonic missiles, Lords warn
The UK Government has defended its approach to air and missile defence following a critical assessment which warned that integrated air and missile defence remains an “ambition”.
Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash
US President Donald Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine, just days after a tense confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.
UK to ‘step up’ in European defence, says Scottish Secretary
"The challenge that President Trump has given to Europe is to step up and the Prime Minister said we'll accept that challenge and step up", Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP told us.
UK launches new defence industry hub for SMEs
The initiative will have a major impact on Scotland, where the MOD currently spends £2.14 billion annually, including £32 million with SMEs, directly supporting more than 11,000 jobs.
Britain supplying 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine
The deal, say the Government, will deliver on the UK’s commitment to Ukraine and will create hundreds of jobs here in the UK.
BAE awarded £7m contract for lifejackets and buoyancy aids
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth up to £7m to BAE Systems Surface Ships for the supply and support of personal flotation devices, including lifejackets, buoyancy aids, and flotation devices for civilian use across maritime and amphibious platforms.
UK issues tender for H145 infrastructure at RAF Akrotiri
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a tender notice for the Interim Infrastructure Solution for H145 helicopters at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
