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
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.
American supercarrier launches fighters off British coast
An American carrier strike group, led by the USS Harry S. Truman, is currently conducting routine flight operations off the British coast in the North Sea.
Britain and South Korea condemn North Korea
In a joint statement, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul condemned North Korea’s ongoing arms transfers and the deployment of its troops to Russia in support of the invasion of Ukraine.
MOD civilian employment increases over five years
The Ministry of Defence has reported a steady rise in the number of civilians employed by the department over the past five years, rising from just voer 60,000 to just under 64,000.
British troops come ashore in Albania
The Hartland Point, a 13,500-tonne roll-on/roll-off vessel, carried equipment from the UK to Albania.
Britain looking to buy hundreds of ‘loitering munitions’
Britain is seeking a 'Medium Range Precision Strike' system with a minimum range of 60 km, flight time of 40 minutes at speeds of 60mph or more is expected to be ready for service by 2027.
HMS Bulwark operational future still uncertain under new Gov
The operational future of HMS Bulwark remains uncertain as the new government continues the previous administration's approach of keeping the assault ship in extended readiness, only to be deployed "if required".
Gov has removed 50% of Chinese cameras from sensitive sites
The UK Government has made significant progress in removing over 50% of Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive sites, with efforts ongoing to ensure complete removal by April 2025.
MoD confirms alternatives if Rosyth unavailable for carriers
Potential alternatives include commercial dry-docking facilities within the UK and overseas, as well as sites provided by the UK’s allies and partners.
