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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

British firm BAE Systems surging in defence boom

The company cited increased defence spending from European NATO members and the UK’s commitment to raising defence investment to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 as factors supporting long-term growth and workforce increases.

UK Raven air defence system proving vital in Ukraine

Colonel Todd from Task Force Kindred provides an overview of Raven’s development and operational effectiveness.

UK certifies Protector drone for unrestricted operations

This certification marks a significant milestone as it allows the uncrewed aircraft to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populated areas.

Experts call for expansion of UK’s nuclear arsenal

A recent Spectator article, authored by Paul Mason, Marc De Vore, and James Rogers, argues that the UK must consider expanding its nuclear arsenal to address emerging threats from Russia and China.

How are the Government trying to retain and recruit troops?

The Ministry of Defence has outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing the long-standing challenges of recruitment and retention within the Armed Forces.

British warship ‘opens fire’ with main gun

HMS Richmond has been conducting gunnery training as part of the ongoing Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment. #CSG25

US Embassy issues rare air attack warning for Kyiv

The United States Embassy in Kyiv has issued a security alert warning of a potentially significant air attack that could occur at any time over the next several days.

British Chinook helicopter deploys drones

The Royal Air Force has begun trials of First Person View drones deployed from a Chinook helicopter.

Kongsberg and BAE Systems forge defence collaboration

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and BAE Systems have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen their industrial collaboration in support of the defence needs of Norway, the United Kingdom, and allied nations.

Pakistani Govt shares game footage as real military action

The official Twitter account of the Government of Pakistan has posted footage from the video game ARMA 3, claiming it shows a real military response to alleged Indian aggression.