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
UK and Australia collaborate on Land Mobility Platforms
The UK has confirmed that the Land Mobility Programme, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the UK and Australia on military vehicle development, is currently underway.
Typhoon Tranche 1 retirement ‘no impact’ on UK jobs
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the retirement of Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft will not negatively impact BAE Systems sites at Warton and Samlesbury or the wider UK aerospace sector.
UK progressing Medium-Range Precision Strike System buy
The Ministry of Defence say it remains on track with its plans to acquire a medium-range precision strike system, with project approvals progressing as scheduled.
Hospital worker in plot to attack RAF Menwith Hill
A hospital worker from Leeds has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 37 years, for plotting to attack RAF Menwith Hill and St James’s Hospital, according to Counter Terrorism Police.
NATO increases patrols in GIUK gap
NATO warships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) are conducting patrols in the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom-Norway (GIUK) Gap, reinforcing maritime presence and air-defence...
Britain has ‘no current plans’ to increase tank numbers
The UK has confirmed that there are no current plans to procure additional tanks or armoured vehicles beyond those already announced, despite increases in defence spending.
NATO praises increased European defence efforts
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has welcomed renewed European commitments to defence investment and closer cooperation with NATO, during an address to the European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee.
The challenge of terrorist support in the UK
In the UK, the challenge of dealing with individuals and groups who express support for terrorist organisations is a persistent and complex problem.
Serbian delegation visits NATO Allied Air Command
The delegation received a briefing on NATO air defence capabilities, focusing on strategies to counter aerial threats such as one-way attack drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
Most Scots back nuclear weapons according to new poll
A new Survation poll reveals that a majority of Scots support retaining the UK’s nuclear weapon system, Trident, while only 22% oppose it.
