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
A look inside Leonardo UK in Edinburgh
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar
Inside Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility, engineers are building what’s been called the most advanced combat radar ever developed in Europe. The ECRS Mk2 will transform the RAF Typhoon’s ability to detect, jam, and fight in contested airspace. George Allison went behind the scenes to take a closer look.
An interview on the Fleet Solid Support programme
Recently, George Allison spoke to Navantia UK and DE&S about the Fleet Solid Support programme—its progress, investment, and how it aims to revitalise UK shipbuilding and restore sovereign capability.
Princess of Wales names Royal Navy frigate HMS Glasgow
The first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow, has been formally named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony held at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard.
Barrel fitted to new 5-inch gun aboard HMS Glasgow
HMS Glasgow, the lead ship of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates, has reached another key milestone with the fitting of the barrel on its 5-inch (127mm) Mk 45 Mod 4A naval gun.
Chelsea sale funds still frozen, UK vows aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has confirmed that funds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club remain frozen in a UK bank account, as ministers continue to work on a legal mechanism to transfer the money to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
UK, allies expose Russian cyber campaign on defence firms
The UK and international partners have exposed a long-running Russian cyber campaign aimed at disrupting logistics, defence, and technology organisations supporting Ukraine, according to a new advisory published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
The business of survival – Up close with Miysis DIRCM
At Leonardo UK’s Edinburgh site, engineers are developing what is considered one of the most advanced Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems currently available: Miysis.no,
How Leonardo’s Osprey radar tracks the unseen
Recently, George Allison had the opportunity to visit Leonardo’s radar development site in Edinburgh, where he was given an in-depth look at the cutting-edge Osprey radar system.
QinetiQ lands £1.54bn MOD deal, posts strong orders
QinetiQ secures £1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation, supporting 1,200 jobs and boosting UK defence readiness.
