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
Number of new Type 83 Destroyers yet to be decided
While no official confirmation has been given on where the Type 83s will be built, the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy strongly supports domestic naval construction.
The status of Britain’s destroyer fleet power improvements
Project Napier was established in 2014 to enhance the availability, resilience, and power systems of the Type 45 Destroyers after previous power issues.
Britain’s new Protector drone moves closer to service
The 'Protector RG1' drone has successfully completed a UK-based test flight from RAF Waddington
Former defence ministers warn ‘a new reality faces Europe’
Former senior UK defence figures James Heappey and Ben Wallace have raised concerns about the geopolitical shift following a statement from US President Donald Trump, who announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin immediate negotiations over the Ukraine war.
British warships to get £250m upgrades
This deal represents the largest-ever contract for naval communications capability provision for British warships.
NATO and U.S. urge allies to increase defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke this morning of the urgent need for increased defence spending and industrial production.
Largest Middle East maritime exercise unites over 35 nations
The Middle East's largest maritime exercise, International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2025, officially commenced on February 10th in Bahrain and Jordan.
UK sends 500,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine
The UK’s contribution forms part of a new £150 million military aid package, which also includes drones, tanks and air defence systems.
UK tests national security emergency in nationwide exercise
More than 120 members of the armed forces, police, and government participated in a national exercise to simulate the UK’s response to a large-scale security emergency.
NATO military chief in Ukraine, reaffirms long-term support
"You are fighting not only for your nation. You are fighting for your identity. NATO stands with you."
