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
Britain now has two aircraft carriers at sea
HMS Prince of Wales is once again back at sea having departed Portsmouth, joining sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth in waters around the UK.
Retention efforts across the Armed Forces outlined
Due to ongoing challenges with personnel retention, the Ministry of Defence say it is implementing new initiatives to address pay, career progression, and wellbeing. Whether these measures will yield lasting results remains to be seen.
RTX Collins wins contract for British Chinook upgrade
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has secured a $19 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new Chinooks for the Royal Air Force with its 'Common Avionics Architecture System'.
Both of Britain’s aircraft carriers currently at sea
HMS Prince of Wales is once again back at sea having departed Portsmouth, joining sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth in waters around the UK.
BAE Systems reports strong financial performance
BAE Systems has reported a strong operational and financial performance for 2024, reaffirming its confidence in meeting its full-year guidance. The company has continued to experience solid order intake, with approximately £25 billion worth of orders secured year-to-date.
Suella Braverman urges more ships for the Royal Navy
Suella Braverman, Conservative MP for Fareham and Waterlooville, recently raised concerns over the lack of ships in the Royal Navy.
SNP MP urges faster increase in defence spending
Graham Leadbitter, the SNP MP for Moray West, Nairn, and Strathspey, expressed concern over the government's lack of a clear timeline for meeting the 2.5% of GDP target for defence spending.
Defence Secretary responds to concerns over Chinese navy
Sir Iain Duncan Smith had pointed out that one Chinese shipyard is currently outbuilding the United States, drawing attention to the growing challenges faced by the UK and its allies.
Government remain unclear on 2.5% defence target timeline
Government stops short of committing to 2.5% defence spending target this parliament, with no clear timeline provided.
New funding boosts support for homeless veterans
Al Carns MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Veterans, outlined a new £3.5 million funding commitment for veteran homelessness programmes, including Op FORTITUDE.
