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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

Princess Royal opens new BAE shipbuilding academy in Glasgow

The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, a flagship training centre designed to prepare thousands of workers for careers building some of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships.

MPs propose UK-Ukraine defence tech hub

Fred Thomas MP says a UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Production Hub is a "strategic no-brainer"—proposing UK-built kit be shipped straight to Ukraine, with jobs and capability retained at home.

Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK

Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.

Decision on more rocket artillery still pending

The Ministry of Defence has not yet reached a decision on whether to acquire an additional 15 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers and one more Repair and Recovery Vehicle (RRV), citing the ongoing Strategic Defence Review as a determining factor.

British stealth jets to hit full carrier strike combat power

This is the first time Britain's F-35 force will be deployed at full scale from a Royal Navy carrier.

No rank changes planned as defence reforms take shape

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it does not currently intend to alter the rank structure of the Armed Forces’ senior leadership, nor replace key military positions with civil servants, as part of its sweeping Defence Reform agenda.

Cyber resilience key to UK defence says Minister

The UK faces a persistent and growing threat from global cyber adversaries, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard warning that the nation must continue to build resilience, grow its cyber forces, and rethink recruitment models to meet the evolving challenge.

MOD confirms over £360 million paid in hearing loss claims

The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that over £360 million has been paid in common law compensation for hearing loss claims involving military and civilian personnel since 2003, though the full scale of the issue remains difficult to quantify due to data limitations.

The importance of the Royal Air Force surveillance fleet

ISTAR doesn’t make headlines. It doesn’t dogfight or drop bombs. But it enables everything that does.

Britain leads £450m military support surge for Ukraine

The UK has announced a major £450 million surge in military support to Ukraine, aimed at reinforcing its front-line capabilities and ensuring it remains in the strongest possible position to secure a lasting peace.