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
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.
MOD confirms name change for Multi-Role Strike Ship
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) programme has officially been renamed the Multi-Role Strike Ship, effective from 25 February 2025. Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle clarified that “no external consultants were involved” in the renaming process.
US relinquishing NATO command ‘not imminent, not unthinkable’
The potential for the United States to relinquish its long-standing role as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) would represent a seismic shift in the alliance’s structure, but such a move remains unlikely in the short term, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs this week.
Most forces training sites rated ‘Good’ or better by Ofsted
Most initial training establishments run by the UK Armed Forces have been rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, according to a recent parliamentary answer.
Freedman: UK role in Europe won’t be derailed by politics
"European security is our interest, that will not change", said Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman.
Babcock to upgrade military capabilities of Type 31 frigates
Babcock has secured a new contract worth approximately £65 million to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for all five Type 31 frigates being built for the Royal Navy.
Serious questions over sensationlist reporting of HMS Astute
When words like "disaster" are attached to a story about a nuclear submarine reactor, accuracy matters. We examined Plymouth Plus's HMS Astute article—and why the story behind the story warrants serious attention.
