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
Ireland condemns NATO budget despite relying on its support
Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins has called for reduced NATO spending, a stance criticised as hypocritical given Ireland’s heavy reliance on NATO allies, who protect its security despite their own stretched defence budgets.
Confirmation 60% of support ship work to stay in the UK
The UK Government has confirmed that the UK workshare in the Fleet Solid Support ship programme remains unchanged following Belfast shipyard takeover by Navantia.
Questions raised on sufficiency of British defence budget
During a recent House of Lords debate on the UK’s air defence capabilities, questions surrounding the sufficiency of the defence budget and the strategic...
Threat of ‘second Battle of Britain’ warn Lords
"My Lords, I too have warned before of the potential threat to the United Kingdom mainland from the air and of a second Battle of Britain."
UK to focus on ‘high-risk, high-reward’ military tech
Defence Minister Maria Eagle confirmed "Defence invests in high-risk, high-reward technology experimentation from across the Defence enterprise".
UK facing ‘360-degree threat’ of hostile missiles and drones
"Air defence will become one of the critical systems that we will need to make available to ourselves and our country. Our population needs to understand that homeland defence is now of crucial importance to us all", warned Lord Coaker.
Multi Role Support Ship procurement update
An Outline Business Case for the new ships is expected by mid-2025, which will pave the way for the programme to transition into the assessment phase in 2026.
Stunning image shows Typhoon low over soldier in Estonia
A striking image shared by the Royal Armoured Corps captures a Eurofighter Typhoon flying low over a soldier during NATO exercises in Estonia.
UK condemns North Korea’s latest missile launch
"Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula", said the United Kingdom.
US approves $78.5 million torpedo sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MK54 Lightweight Torpedoes and associated equipment and support, valued at an estimated $78.5 million.
