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’s new EW drone has combat experience built in
"It doesn’t get tougher than that! - Britain’s new StormShroud drone, built by Tekever and Leonardo, draws on 10,000+ combat hours to jam, deceive, and survive in contested airspace.
MOD awards contract for E-7 Wedgetail trainer support
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.5 million contract to Plexsys Interface Products UK Ltd to deliver sustainment services for the E-7 Mission Crew Trainer at RAF Lossiemouth.
Britain’s new StormShroud drones to jam enemy radars
The Royal Air Force's new autonomous drones, dubbed StormShroud, will be fitted with Leonardo’s cutting-edge BriteStorm electronic warfare payload, enhancing the UK’s ability to suppress and deceive enemy air defences.
Construction on new support ships to start this year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme remains on track, with production of the first ship expected to begin later in 2025 following the successful takeover of Harland & Wolff by Navantia UK.
SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV after 100-day development
British maritime technology firm SubSea Craft has revealed its latest innovation, the MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), delivering the capability from concept to water in only 100 days in response to rapidly evolving global demand.
New Gurkha Artillery Regiment to boost British firepower
A new artillery regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery, has been formally announced by the Ministry of Defence, marking the first time Gurkha soldiers will serve in artillery roles within the British Army.
Warships arrive in Scotland for massive missile exercise
A multinational fleet of warships is assembling in the Firth of Clyde this Thursday morning as preparations intensify for Formidable Shield 2025, one of NATO’s most complex and strategically important missile defence exercises.
Downie seeks backing for Rosyth-Swedish corvette deal
Graeme Downie MP urged the Government to boost support for the Babcock-Saab corvette deal, highlighting its importance for Rosyth shipbuilding and UK-Sweden defence ties.
Babcock expanding Scottish shipbuilding facilities at Rosyth
A new warehouse at Rosyth has received planning approval to support Babcock’s construction of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates, reinforcing the long-term investment in UK shipbuilding infrastructure.
Lords demand ‘drumbeat’ of orders to revitalise shipyards
A wide-ranging debate in the House of Lords saw peers from across the political spectrum press the Government to deliver not just a strategy, but a sustained programme of orders to rebuild Britain’s shipbuilding capacity.
