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
Concerns raised over defence spending not meeting threats
During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP questioned whether the UK's current defence spending aligns with the increasing threats identified by senior defence figures and NATO leadership.
MOD responds to reported troop cuts
The question followed comments attributed to Lord Robertson, who is leading the Strategic Defence Review, suggesting that 20,000 troops might need to be cut if defence spending is not increased or aircraft carriers are not scrapped.
Questions raised over Army plan to ‘double fighting power’
Senior UK defence officials faced scrutiny from MPs during a Defence Committee session, discussing the feasibility of doubling the Army's fighting power by 2027 and tripling it by 2030.
Recruitment timelines across armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed average enlistment times for candidates seeking to join the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and Army, revealing significant variances across the services.
Milestone reached in UK-Australia submarine pact
The Australian and UK Governments have reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the AUKUS nuclear sub fleet.
UK warns readiness risk, focuses on ‘sustaining the fight’
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have acknowledged concerns about the UK’s readiness and ability to “sustain the fight,” following recent decisions to retire ageing military equipment.
British aircraft carrier strike group heading to Australia
HMS Prince of Wales, one of the UK’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, will be the first of its kind to conduct a port visit to Australia.
British warship HMS Iron Duke ‘opens fire’ in the Baltic Sea
HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain its operational readiness and ensure the crew’s combat skills remain sharp.
MOD scoping options to address helicopter capability gaps
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed it is actively exploring options to address short-term capability gaps in helicopter operations in Cyprus and Brunei ahead of the entry into service of the new H-145 platform in 2026.
Confirmation Australia to fit British sonar to new frigates
The UK Government has confirmed that Australia will equip its Hunter-class frigates with the Thales 2087 sonar system, a move set to contribute around £45 million to the UK economy.
