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
MOD launches second phase of Envoy contract
The Ministry of Defence has launched a tender for the second phase of its Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Programme, aiming to secure in-service support and military adaptation of its Envoy IV aircraft through to 2037.
Bohemia delivers Synthetic Terrain Tool to U.S. Army
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, is working with the U.S. Army Futures Command to deliver an end-to-end synthetic terrain capability as part of the Mission Planning Toolkit.
MOD highlights strategic value of UK space launch facilities
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it continues to assess the strategic and economic benefits of developing a domestic space launch capability, citing both national and NATO priorities in the evolving space domain.
NATO warships gather for major exercise in Mediterranean
The drills involve more than 30 surface vessels, two submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and 1,500 marines and personnel from six NATO nations – France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye.
Aegis upgrades tested against hypersonic threats
The Aegis Combat System has been put through its paces in a recent missile defence trial involving a simulated hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile, according to Lockheed Martin and U.S. defence officials.
UK won’t rule out hitting back if Russia cuts sea cables
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard told MPs on the Defence Committee this week that the government is stepping up its approach – but that retaliation doesn’t always mean mirroring the adversary’s actions.
QinetiQ awarded $47m to support defence aviation safety
QinetiQ has been awarded a AUD$47 million contract to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), aimed at enhancing aviation safety across Australia’s defence sector.
Government urged to clarify undersea responsibility
The UK Government has faced renewed calls to strengthen its defences against threats to undersea infrastructure, amid concerns about increased activity by Russian and Chinese state actors near vital communication and energy assets.
Ministers pressed to expand support for UK veterans
The government has outlined efforts to improve veteran support services following a series of questions in Parliament from MPs across multiple parties.
MOD acknowledges defence industry skills gap
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the growing challenge of skills shortages in the defence industry, with particular attention on the shortage of welders and other craft roles, according to responses to Parliamentary questions on Thursday.
