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
Decline in combat-ready personnel over last five years
Combat-ready UK Armed Forces personnel dropped from 74,966 in 2020 to 70,280 in 2024, reflecting a steady decline across all branches.
Reports suggest UK-led buffer zone in Ukraine
The suggested plan would potentially place thousands of British troops at the forefront of enforcing peace in eastern Ukraine.
UK again confirms plans to move ahead with new fighter jet
The UK government has reiterated its commitment to the Tempest programme, a next-generation combat aircraft initiative jointly developed with Japan and Italy under the Global Combat Air Programme.
MOD assures blast furnace closure ‘limited’ defence impact
The Ministry of Defence has stated that it does not anticipate any adverse impact on the UK's defence industry or virgin steel supply resulting from potential closures of blast furnaces at Port Talbot and Scunthorpe.
UK to produce artillery gun barrels using British steel
The UK is set to reintroduce domestic manufacturing of artillery gun barrels for the first time in a decade, with Sheffield Forgemasters providing British steel for production.
MBDA conducts successful test of Teseo missile
The collaboration with the Italian Navy on the AESA seeker also opens avenues for Italy’s involvement in the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon programme alongside the UK and France.
Germany, France seek UK part in increasing European security
France and Germany announced plans to engage with the UK, as well as Poland and Italy, in discussions next week to further European defence and security.
Germany to reintroduce national service
Germany is advancing plans to reintroduce national service as part of a broader initiative to enhance both national and NATO defence capabilities to deter Russia.
Prototype constructed for new Anglo-French cruise missile
The project, led by France and the UK, is developing an ultra-low-observable subsonic missile and a supersonic, highly manoeuvrable missile.
Watch as America test launches unarmed nuclear missile
Watch an operational test of a intercontinental ballistic missile.
