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 lacks defence against hypersonic missiles, Lords warn
The UK Government has defended its approach to air and missile defence following a critical assessment which warned that integrated air and missile defence remains an “ambition”.
Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash
US President Donald Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine, just days after a tense confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.
UK to ‘step up’ in European defence, says Scottish Secretary
"The challenge that President Trump has given to Europe is to step up and the Prime Minister said we'll accept that challenge and step up", Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP told us.
UK launches new defence industry hub for SMEs
The initiative will have a major impact on Scotland, where the MOD currently spends £2.14 billion annually, including £32 million with SMEs, directly supporting more than 11,000 jobs.
Britain supplying 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine
The deal, say the Government, will deliver on the UK’s commitment to Ukraine and will create hundreds of jobs here in the UK.
BAE awarded £7m contract for lifejackets and buoyancy aids
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth up to £7m to BAE Systems Surface Ships for the supply and support of personal flotation devices, including lifejackets, buoyancy aids, and flotation devices for civilian use across maritime and amphibious platforms.
UK issues tender for H145 infrastructure at RAF Akrotiri
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a tender notice for the Interim Infrastructure Solution for H145 helicopters at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Elon Musk backs US withdrawal from NATO alliance
Elon Musk, head of the United States Department of Government Efficiency, has backed calls for the United States to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
UK affirms commitment to Ukraine NATO accession
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s maritime security and its long-term path to NATO membership.
Royal Navy deploys drone tech from Japanese warship
The Royal Navy’s Mine and Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG) has successfully launched and operated uncrewed underwater vehicles from a Japanese mine countermeasures vessel for the first time.
