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
Defence review to assess aircraft carrier capabilities
The UK government is set to assess the future of the Royal Navy's anti-ballistic missile and aircraft carrier capabilities as part of its upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
UK welcomes huge investments from German defence companies
Two of Europe’s largest defence companies have announced investments worth hundreds of millions in the UK defence industry, following the signing of the landmark Trinity House Agreement between the UK and Germany.
Ferguson shipyard invited to tender to build new ferries
Ferguson Marine, based in the Port Glasgow, has been selected as one of six shipyards invited to tender for the construction of seven new electric ferries, which will serve the Clyde and Hebrides network.
Britain and Germany to develop combat drones together
As part of the newly signed Trinity House Agreement, the UK and Germany are set to collaborate on the development of advanced drones that will work alongside fighter jets.
Britain and Germany to develop new long-range weapons
The UK and Germany have signed the Trinity House Agreement, a defence pact that will see the two nations collaborate on developing new long-range strike weapons.
German maritime patrol aircraft to operate from Scotland
As part of the newly signed Trinity House Agreement between the UK and Germany, German P-8 Poseidon aircraft will soon begin operating from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
Jets launch in rapid succession from British carrier
Footage shows four F-35B Lightning jets from 809 Naval Air Squadron launching in rapid succession from HMS Prince of Wales.
UK marks 200 Ukrainian pilots completing RAF training
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard attended the graduation of the latest group from the RAF training programme. These pilots are now set to advance their training in France before flying F-16s.
Labour MP suggests reducing F-35 order to fund BBC
Today in the House of Commons, Labour MP Peter Prinsley proposed cutting the UK’s planned order of F-35 fighter jets by one to preserve the BBC World Service's role as a global soft power asset.
How much does it cost to train a British Army recruit?
The estimated cost of training a regular army recruit at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright is approximately £47,800 per person.
