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
Britain looking for new early warning aircraft for carriers
The UK is seeking industry input on a carrier-based airborne early warning solution—likely drone-based—potentially costing up to £1.2bn to protect its Carrier Strike Groups.
UK matching Russia’s tactical nukes would be ‘difficult’
In evidence to the Defence Committee this week, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman downplayed calls for Europe to mirror Russia’s stockpile of tactical nuclear weapons, warning that developing such a capability would be strategically fraught and technically demanding.
Frigate HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling
The former Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has been sold to a Turkish ship recycling company, bringing an end to her 28-year career at sea.
Mental health help only came after quoting Covenant
A serving Armed Forces parent was able to secure urgently needed mental health care for their seven-year-old son only after invoking the Armed Forces Covenant and contacting a designated support official.
British carrier strike group getting ready to deploy
HMS Prince of Wales is entering final preparations ahead of its major multinational deployment, Operation Highmast, to the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
Portsmouth regen targets accommodation, jetties, and estate
His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth is set to receive targeted investment aimed at modernising critical infrastructure, according to a parliamentary written response from the Ministry of Defence.
Experts warn of ‘more war’ as Ukraine ceasefire talks falter
Leading analysts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) have cast serious doubt on the prospect of a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that Russia’s ongoing military operations and strategic goals show no signs of abating.
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.
