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
BAE in $11.5m order for Columbia submarine components
BAE Systems has received an additional $11.5 million contract to produce a structural component for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine.
American B-1B bombers arrive in Japan
The United States has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers and personnel from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas to Misawa Air Base, Japan,.
UK aircraft carrier deployment to Pacific praised by the U.S.
"The UK demonstrates its enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific through deployments such 'Operation HIGHMAST' led by UK Carrier Strike Group 25", said United States Indo-Pacific Command.
BAE revives production of M777 lightweight artillery
Production will involve both U.S. and UK supply chains, with some of the first components set to be manufactured at the firm’s new artillery development and production facility in Sheffield.
Government unveils new charter to improve military housing
The Labour Government has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving housing for armed forces families, introducing what Defence Secretary John Healey described as a “Consumer Charter” for military accommodation.
Woman jailed for life after Daesh plot involving children
Jami intended to travel to Afghanistan to "martyr herself" and had saved £1,200 to purchase one-way flights for herself and her children.
Army kicks off project to replace Watchkeeper drones
The British Army has begun industry engagement for Project CORVUS, a major programme to replace its current Watchkeeper drone fleet with a new, cutting-edge drone capable of 24-hour persistent surveillance.
On the deck and on the record: A defence journalist at sea
"I didn’t take the usual path into defence journalism—but from flight decks to frontline stories, I’ve kept showing up. Do I belong? I hope so. But I don’t really care."
Mental health leading cause of medical disqualification
A letter from Minister for Defence People and Families, Alistair Carns MP, has revealed that psychiatric conditions have consistently been the leading cause of new Army applicants being medically rejected between 2020 and 2024.
British troops ‘shoot down’ swarm of over 100 drones
The experimental system, known as a Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), uses invisible high-frequency waves to disrupt the internal electronics of airborne threats.
