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George Allison

George Allison
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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

MOD to award £125m for Heavy Armoured Vehicle Tracks

The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to award a £125 million contract for the supply of heavy armoured vehicle tracks and associated items.

Lockheed secures two-year extension for UK tactical trainer

The system enables over 400 British Army personnel to train simultaneously in scenarios involving vehicles, aircraft, insurgents, civilians, and NGOs, providing a fully immersive experience.

RAF and Lockheed achieve breakthrough in interoperability

This live-fly demonstration marked the first time an F-35 shared classified data in real-time with a non-U.S. Command and Control system, utilising open systems technology.

Former soldier convicted of sharing information with Iran

Khalife claimed that he wanted to help the UK’s security by becoming a so-called ‘double-agent’ but the reality is that he simply put UK security at great risk by what he was doing.

British warship assists Finland’s integration into NATO

Royal Navy frigate HMS Iron Duke has completed the first phase of its winter deployment in the Baltic, playing a key role in the Finnish-led NATO exercise Freezing Winds

Babcock to create 1,500 early career roles

Babcock International Group has announced plans to create nearly 1,500 new apprentice and graduate roles across 2024 and 2025, aiming to strengthen the UK’s defence and engineering workforce.

BAE completes testing for NASA SPHEREx observatory

The data collected by SPHEREx will address fundamental questions about the cosmos, including mapping the 3D distribution of galaxies.

Royal Navy cyber battles attacks on allied task groups

Royal Navy cyber warfare specialists joined over 150 experts from Five Eyes alliance nations to confront simulated cyberattacks on ships and bases.

Elbit completes delivery of synthetic fires trainer to UK

Elbit Systems UK has announced the completion of its delivery of the Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) programme to the British Armed Forces.

UK to acquire $125m submarine acoustic measurement system

The US State Department has approved a potential sale to the United Kingdom of a 'High Gain Measurement System' to monitor and optimise the acoustic signatures of its submarine fleet.