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
British Carrier Strike Group enters Red Sea
Just before noon today, the UK Carrier Strike Group entered the Red Sea, marking a milestone in the early phase of Operation Highmast — Britain’s largest naval deployment in recent years.
BMT and BAE partner for Anzac sustainment bid
BMT has entered into an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to compete for the sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates under the Commonwealth’s open tender process.
New Defence Industrial Council to meet in June
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the newly established Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) will hold its first meeting in June 2025, replacing the Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) as the UK’s main strategic body for engagement with the defence industry.
British firepower deployed to Finland in show of strength
Hundreds of British troops, Apache helicopters, and rocket systems have been deployed to Finland as part of a major NATO exercise, marking a significant show of allied firepower on the alliance’s eastern flank.
RAF explains what ‘7700’ alerts really mean for aircraft
If you spot a 7700 squawk next time you’re checking FlightRadar, take a breath. It’s most likely a routine precaution—and another sign that RAF personnel are doing their job to the highest standard.
L3Harris and Airbus integrate systems on new helicopter drone
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and L3Harris Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter.
Leonardo partners with Faculty AI to accelerate defence tech
Leonardo UK has announced a strategic partnership with London-based AI specialist Faculty, aimed at integrating advanced artificial intelligence into next-generation defence capabilities.
Skynet 6A military satellite hits assembly milestone in UK
The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, has reached a critical milestone in its development.
Fleet of NATO warships converge in Glasgow
A group of NATO warships has arrived in Glasgow following the conclusion of Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s largest live-fire integrated air and missile defence exercise.
MOD seeks new secondary radar for Royal Navy submarines
The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input to replace the Royal Navy’s ageing secondary radar systems aboard Astute- and Vanguard-class submarines, following persistent reliability concerns with the current solution.
