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
Netherlands purchasing hundreds of AMRAAM missiles
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for up to 226 AMRAAM missiles.
Leonardo to supply protection system for VIP Airbus A330
A government customer has selected Leonardo’s Miysis 'Directed Infrared Countermeasure' and 'MAIR' threat warning system to protect a VIP-configured Airbus A330 aircraft.
MOD awards £900k contract for chain gun maintenance
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a £900,000 contract to NSAF Limited in Nottingham for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of chain gun control units and associated assemblies.
Ukraine strikes Russian air defences in Crimea
Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully destroyed elements of a Russian S-400 air defence system in Simferopol, Crimea, marking a significant blow to Russia's military capabilities.
Defence spending should go beyond 2.5% argues MP
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, argues that the UK government’s 2.5% GDP defence spending target should be a baseline rather than a cap.
U.S. launches mass airstrikes against targets in Syria
Multiple U.S. Air Force assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 attack aircraft, hit 75 Islamic State targets in Syria in a massive round of strikes.
British stealth jets ‘strike’ Norwegian coast
British F-35 Lightning jets, supported by Royal Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence gathering aircraft and Voyager tankers, joined forces with their Norwegian and U.S. counterparts for a live fire exercise on Norway's northern coast.
EU Parliamentary Group map claims Falklands for Argentina
The European People’s Party Group, the largest political bloc in the European Parliament, has drawn criticism after publishing a map that appears to show the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina.
MOD reports over 200 devices lost or stolen last year
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the number of computers, laptops, phones, and USB sticks that were either lost or stolen in 2023.
Refit costs for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark revealed
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the costs associated with refits for amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark since 2010.
