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George Allison

George Allison
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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 reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons ahead of review

The Strategic Defence Review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

UK details military aid to Ukraine for 24-25 and beyond

The UK government has confirmed that it will have supplied Ukraine with tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition, thousands of drones, and a range of advanced weapons systems by the end of the financial year.

Royal Marines get new cutting-edge Sig MCX Rifle

The Royal Marines have taken a significant step in modernising their firepower, acquiring more than 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX rifles for specialist commando operations.

Baillie warns of Russian naval threat in North Sea

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader Jackie Baillie has warned that the UK must not compromise its security as the global order shifts, citing the potential threat of Russian forces in the North Sea.

NAO criticises Government approach to Industrial Strategy

The Department for Business and Trade must address weaknesses in how it supports key industries if the government is to maximise the impact of its forthcoming Industrial Strategy, according to a new NAO report.

Ukraine agrees to American ceasefire proposal

BREAKING - The United States has put forward a ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities in Ukraine, with Kyiv agreeing to the terms.

UK funds drones based frontline resupply and medical evac

The Ministry of Defence has awarded four contracts under Project MORRIGHAN, aimed at creating a universal carriage system for logistics and casualty evacuation using heavy-lift autonomous systems.

UK rules out donating Typhoon jets to Ukraine

In response to a parliamentary question from Conservative MP Mark Francois, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that the UK will instead continue its focus on supporting European F-16 donations to Ukraine.

UK ‘ready and willing’ to send peacekeepers to Ukraine

"The UK is ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary."

UK Member of Parliament outraged over secret filming

Labour MP Emily Thornberry has condemned the secret filming of a UK parliamentary delegation during a visit to Israel’s Knesset, describing the incident as unacceptable and demanding an investigation.