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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

MoD outlines new National Armaments Director Group

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the newly established National Armaments Director Group (NADG) will be created by re-aligning existing teams across the Department, rather than increasing the number of military or senior civil service posts.

UK must shift to ‘war footing’ to rebuild military capacity

The UK defence sector needs to move from a peacetime mindset to a "war footing" to seize emerging industrial opportunities, particularly as doubts grow over long-term reliance on the US defence industry, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs.

Sailor forced to wait 5 years after NHS rejected Covenant

A serving Royal Navy sailor was forced to wait five years for specialist NHS treatment after being told that the Armed Forces Covenant wasn't recognised.

Experts warn of NATO rift over Trump ceasefire push

Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by the United States to broker a ceasefire, analysts have warned that this approach risks fracturing transatlantic unity and emboldening Russia.

Armed Forces Covenant a ‘lottery’ that needs reform

Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP warned that the support framework for military personnel and their families is failing to live up to its promises.

Former UK Ambassador: Risk of Iran war ‘never higher’

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Sir Richard Dalton described the situation as "the most dangerous it’s ever been".

Armed Forces Covenant “falling short” despite legal duty

In a report released today by the House of Commons Defence Committee, lawmakers call for an overhaul in how the Covenant is implemented.

Bomb-laden carrier amid strikes on Iran-backed Houthis

A striking image shows rows of air-dropped munitions being prepared aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, underscoring the scale of ongoing American operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.

NATO air power ‘ready’ says Air Marshal Stringer

NATO’s largest air exercise of the year is now underway—sending a clear signal of unity and capability, according to one of the Alliance’s top air commanders.

Wildcats ready for Pacific ops after live missile drills

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron have successfully demonstrated their combat capabilities in a series of high-intensity training exercises ahead of...