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 confirms no F-35 mission data shared with Israel
In response to a parliamentary question posed by Brian Leishman, Labour MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, regarding the sharing of F-35 flight mission data files with the Israeli Air Force, the Ministry of Defence provided a clear answer.
How much defence spending stays in the United Kingdom?
Of the £20.68 billion in spending recorded by the Ministry of Defence over the past 12 months, 19% of contracts had a known location, with 78% of this amount allocated to suppliers based in the United Kingdom.
British assault ships may be sold to another country
The Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark in a government-to-government sale, with reports in South American media suggestign Brazil is interested in at least one of the vessels.
British Typhoon jets continue patrols over Iraq
British Typhoon jets continue their patrols over Syria as part of the long-running Operation Shader.
NATO ‘rapidly responds’ to protect Baltic sea infrastructure
"Baltic Sentry will deliver focused deterrence throughout the Baltic Sea and counter destabilising acts like those observed last month,” said US Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Risk of workforce shortages and rising costs for new fighter
"GCAP’s timescales are ambitious – we have a window of opportunity now, at this early stage, to make choices that set the programme on the right track", warned Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi MP.
Report highlights challenges for new British stealth jet
The Defence Committee has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of 2035.
Britain and allies pledge continued support for Ukraine
Defence Ministers from the Group of Five nations—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK—met in Helenów, Poland, on 13 January 2025.
Update on progress of new British fighter jet project
Defence Minister Maria Eagle outlined recent developments in the Future Combat Air System, the multi-national project to deliver the UK's next-generation fighter aircraft.
Russia launched 1,700 drones in December, down from 2,300
The UK Ministry of Defence has reported a decrease in the number of One Way Attack Uncrewed Aerial Systems (OWA UAS) launched by Russia into Ukraine during December 2024.
