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
‘No plans’ for specific nuclear test veteran compensation
Liz Saville Roberts MP recently questioned the Ministry of Defence about the possibility of establishing a dedicated financial compensation scheme for nuclear test veterans and their families.
Albion and Bulwark are gone, can that be a positive?
This decision reflects the difficult but necessary process of prioritising future readiness and operational efficiency over retaining older platforms.
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
HMS Prince of Wales to take over as Britain’s flagship
HMS Prince of Wales will assume the role of the UK’s flagship next week during her visit to Liverpool, taking over from her sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Why aircraft carriers are essential to the United Kingdom
Simply put, aircraft carriers are not just essential to Britain—they are indispensable to its future.
UK military presence across overseas territories detailed
The Ministry of Defence has provided a detailed breakdown of UK military personnel stationed across the overseas territories.
Defence Review to focus heavily on air and missile threats
Maria Eagle MP saiid said that the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review will focus heavily on preparedness against air and missile threats, including low-cost drones and strategic long-range weapons.
Clyde shipyard continues to churn out warships
The project, part of a larger programme to deliver eight advanced warships, is sustaining nearly 2,000 jobs in Scotland and 4,000 across the wider UK supply chain, hitting home the sector’s critical role in supporting skilled employment.
UK confirms nukes ‘completely operationally independent’
"The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent is completely operationally independent, only the Prime Minister can authorise the use of our nuclear weapons."
Work starts on new Frigate HMS Sheffield in Glasgow
Work has officially commenced on HMS Sheffield, the fifth of eight Type 26 frigates being built for the Royal Navy, with a steel-cutting ceremony held at the BAE Systems yard in Glasgow.
