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
Milestone reached in UK-Australia submarine pact
The Australian and UK Governments have reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the AUKUS nuclear sub fleet.
UK warns readiness risk, focuses on ‘sustaining the fight’
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have acknowledged concerns about the UK’s readiness and ability to “sustain the fight,” following recent decisions to retire ageing military equipment.
British aircraft carrier strike group heading to Australia
HMS Prince of Wales, one of the UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, will be the first of its kind to conduct a port visit to Australia.
British warship HMS Iron Duke ‘opens fire’ in the Baltic Sea
HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain its operational readiness and ensure the crew’s combat skills remain sharp.
MOD scoping options to address helicopter capability gaps
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed it is actively exploring options to address short-term capability gaps in helicopter operations in Cyprus and Brunei ahead of the entry into service of the new H-145 platform in 2026.
Confirmation Australia to fit British sonar to new frigates
The UK Government has confirmed that Australia will equip its Hunter-class frigates with the Thales 2087 sonar system, a move set to contribute around £45 million to the UK economy.
Top reasons for Armed Forces departures highlighted
New figures reveal that voluntary outflow remains the leading cause of personnel leaving the UK Armed Forces, with 8,105 trained personnel opting to leave service in the 12 months leading up to March 2024.
Discussions continue on timeline for 12 Typhoon Jets for Qatar
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that discussions regarding the timeline for the signing and delivery of 12 additional Typhoon jets for Qatar remain ongoing.
Government reacquires over 36,000 military homes to cut costs
The MOD anticipates immediate savings of £600,000 per day, with the £230 million annual rent bill eliminated. The agreement frees up resources to focus on new homes plus major redevelopment and refurbishment.
Britain aiming to speed up delivery of new warships
The Ministry of Defence has outlined efforts to enhance shipyard productivity and accelerate delivery of the Type 26 frigates,
