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
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.
UK needs a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent argue experts
The UK must regenerate a sub-strategic nuclear deterrent, according to a new paper from the Council on Geostrategy. The authors warn that growing Russian threats and uncertain US guarantees demand a more flexible British nuclear posture.
MoD awards contract for C-17 cadmium plating training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £41,700 contract to Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) to provide cadmium plating training and associated spares in...
British forces advancing over 400 AI projects in tech push
The Ministry of Defence is currently undertaking more than 400 projects involving artificial intelligence (AI), according to a parliamentary answer provided in the House of Lords on Tuesday.
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.
