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
Armed Forces Housing in ‘crippled state’ says Defence Sec
During a Defence Committee session, Defence Secretary John Healey criticised the state of the Armed Forces housing, describing it as having been left in a "crippled state" after 14 years of underinvestment.
UK tracks Russian spy ship amid cable concerns
"We tracked them every mile of their circumvention and made sure that they knew we were watching", said Defence Secretary John Healey.
Forces losing 300 people more than they recruit each month
"Over the last year, our forces were losing 300 more full-time personnel than were joining, every month."
Defence Secretary: ‘Deployments keep me awake at night’
"What most keeps me awake is the positions of jeopardy and risk to which we ask our service personnel to deploy," Healey stated.
British aircraft carriers safe from cuts
Defence Secretary John Healey has reassured MPs that the UK’s aircraft carriers are not at risk of being mothballed, despite speculation to the contrary.
U.S. Army expand PAC-3 missile production
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to expand the production capacity of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 misiles, with plans to produce up to 650 missiles annually.
RAF Typhoons lead NATO interoperability training in Spain
The UK is showcasing its air operational capabilities and strengthening NATO partnerships through the 'Tactical Leadership Programme', currently taking place at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain.
UK, US and Australia accelerate hypersonic defence tech
Hypersonic systems, capable of travelling at speeds far exceeding the speed of sound, include long-range strike missiles that can be launched from land, sea, or air.
Russia reportedly fires ICBM at Ukraine
There was no indication that the missile was nuclear-armed, and Russia has not commented on the allegation.
New Scottish ferry handed over from Ferguson shipyard
The UK’s first dual-fuel ferry, MV Glen Sannox, has been formally handed over to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd by Ferguson Marine.
