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
Red rating for Protector drone marks decline in confidence
The Protector programme, intended to replace the Reaper remotely piloted air system, has seen its 'Delivery Confidence Assessment' downgraded from Amber to Red, according to the latest Infrastructure and Projects Authority Report for 2023-24.
Trump likely to expect UK to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence
A former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, and a senior figure in the previous Trump administration, told us the UK's plan to eventually spend 2.5% of GDP on defence would be seen as a "positive step, but not enough," suggesting Trump would expect targets closer to 3.5%.
MOD not tracking specific contract manufacturing locations
The Ministry of Defence recently addressed several parliamentary questions regarding its procurement processes, highlighting both the limitations of its data tracking and ongoing efforts to refine its systems.
UK confirms no F-35 mission data shared with Israel
In response to a parliamentary question posed by Brian Leishman, Labour MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, regarding the sharing of F-35 flight mission data files with the Israeli Air Force, the Ministry of Defence provided a clear answer.
How much defence spending stays in the United Kingdom?
Of the £20.68 billion in spending recorded by the Ministry of Defence over the past 12 months, 19% of contracts had a known location, with 78% of this amount allocated to suppliers based in the United Kingdom.
British assault ships may be sold to another country
The Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark in a government-to-government sale, with reports in South American media suggestign Brazil is interested in at least one of the vessels.
British Typhoon jets continue patrols over Iraq
British Typhoon jets continue their patrols over Syria as part of the long-running Operation Shader.
NATO ‘rapidly responds’ to protect Baltic sea infrastructure
"Baltic Sentry will deliver focused deterrence throughout the Baltic Sea and counter destabilising acts like those observed last month,” said US Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Risk of workforce shortages and rising costs for new fighter
"GCAP’s timescales are ambitious – we have a window of opportunity now, at this early stage, to make choices that set the programme on the right track", warned Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi MP.
Report highlights challenges for new British stealth jet
The Defence Committee has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of 2035.
