George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
Mental health help only came after quoting Covenant
A serving Armed Forces parent was able to secure urgently needed mental health care for their seven-year-old son only after invoking the Armed Forces Covenant and contacting a designated support official.
British carrier strike group getting ready to deploy
HMS Prince of Wales is entering final preparations ahead of its major multinational deployment, Operation Highmast, to the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
Portsmouth regen targets accommodation, jetties, and estate
His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth is set to receive targeted investment aimed at modernising critical infrastructure, according to a parliamentary written response from the Ministry of Defence.
Experts warn of ‘more war’ as Ukraine ceasefire talks falter
Leading analysts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) have cast serious doubt on the prospect of a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that Russia’s ongoing military operations and strategic goals show no signs of abating.
MoD outlines new National Armaments Director Group
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the newly established National Armaments Director Group (NADG) will be created by re-aligning existing teams across the Department, rather than increasing the number of military or senior civil service posts.
UK must shift to ‘war footing’ to rebuild military capacity
The UK defence sector needs to move from a peacetime mindset to a "war footing" to seize emerging industrial opportunities, particularly as doubts grow over long-term reliance on the US defence industry, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs.
Sailor forced to wait 5 years after NHS rejected Covenant
A serving Royal Navy sailor was forced to wait five years for specialist NHS treatment after being told that the Armed Forces Covenant wasn't recognised.
Experts warn of NATO rift over Trump ceasefire push
Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by the United States to broker a ceasefire, analysts have warned that this approach risks fracturing transatlantic unity and emboldening Russia.
Armed Forces Covenant a ‘lottery’ that needs reform
Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP warned that the support framework for military personnel and their families is failing to live up to its promises.
Former UK Ambassador: Risk of Iran war ‘never higher’
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Sir Richard Dalton described the situation as "the most dangerous it’s ever been".
