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
MOD confirms no replacement contract for VIP heli transport
The cancellation of the contract is one of several measures aimed at improving efficiency across the MOD.
Rising injury reporting rates in British Armed Forces
Key findings include a rise in injury rates among Armed Forces personnel, from 43 per 1,000 in 2019/20 to 69 per 1,000 in 2023/24. The increase may be partly attributed to improved reporting following the introduction of a new system, which has made documenting health and safety incidents more accessible.
UK to implement NATO test for defence purchase decisions
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to implement a NATO test for major defence procurement projects.
A British naval task force in the Black Sea?
The idea of establishing a British-led naval task force in the Black Sea, headed by Type 31 Frigates, has been put forward as a critical response to Russian aggression.
Majority of work on new support ships to remain in Belfast
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the majority of work on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support ships will remain in Belfast, maintaining the build strategy originally outlined before the yard was purchased by Navantia.
Elbit secures $60 million NATO counter-UAS contract
Elbit Systems, an Israel-based defence tech company, has been awarded a $60 million contract to provide its ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a European NATO country.
Britain developing fast attack drone boats for Ukraine
Project COOKSON will develop a small, fast, low-observability attack boat for Ukraine, capable of launching multiple precision-guided weapons, defending against air threats, and operating in GPS-denied environments.
Government questioned over defence spending target
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, with a target to outline the path to this goal in the coming months.
RFA staff secure improved pay deal, ending strikes
Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors have overwhelmingly voted to accept an improved pay offer from the Ministry of Defence, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute.
Government highlights ongoing UK-US coordination on Ukraine
The UK Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Ukraine, detailing recent discussions with the United States on military aid.
