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
Government urged to clarify undersea responsibility
The UK Government has faced renewed calls to strengthen its defences against threats to undersea infrastructure, amid concerns about increased activity by Russian and Chinese state actors near vital communication and energy assets.
Ministers pressed to expand support for UK veterans
The government has outlined efforts to improve veteran support services following a series of questions in Parliament from MPs across multiple parties.
MOD acknowledges defence industry skills gap
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the growing challenge of skills shortages in the defence industry, with particular attention on the shortage of welders and other craft roles, according to responses to Parliamentary questions on Thursday.
Swedish Gripens join NATO Air Policing for first time
This deployment to Poland signifies a further deepening of Sweden’s operational integration within NATO.
US pays operational costs at bases owned by UK confirms MOD
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United States does not pay traditional rent for access to British military facilities, but instead covers the full operational costs under a long-standing cost-sharing agreement.
UK reviewing shift away from U.S. defence procurement
The Minister stops short of committing to any reduction in US-sourced procurement but places the issue within the broader context of the SDR’s goals, including increasing UK industrial resilience and autonomy where possible.
No, the US can’t ‘switch off’ the UK’s nuclear weapons
Recently, The Conversation published an article by Dr. Becky Alexis-Martin claiming the US can “switch off” the UK’s nuclear submarines. It’s a striking claim—but it misunderstands how Trident actually works.
No ‘alternative to NATO’ warns Alliance chief
Washington’s expectation is clear: European Allies and Canada must continue to step up and share the burden of collective defence.
Concern over Ministerial responsibility on undersea security
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has made clear that national security responsibilities are shared across departments but reaffirmed that the government takes the issue seriously.
MOD progresses Merlin helicopter fleet extension to 2040
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopter Out-of-Service Date Extension Programme remains on track, with formal approvals progressing through standard departmental processes.
