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
Contract awarded for Challenger 2 Auxiliary Power Units
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a single-source contract worth £30 million with Van Kappel Ltd for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of Challenger 2 Auxiliary Power Units.
North Korean troops withdraw from front after ‘heavy losses’
North Korean troops have been withdrawn from the frontline in Russia’s Kursk oblast, where they had been deployed to support Russian operations in Ukraine.
Safety at University recruitment events under scrutiny
The Ministry of Defence is working with universities to ensure that defence industry representatives can attend higher education recruitment events free from intimidation from pro-Palestinian activists.
First Type 31 Frigate now due to enter the water soon
Babcock has confirmed revised timescales for its first Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate, announcing that HMS Venturer is now expected to float off in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year.
Saab opens advanced manufacturing campus in Fareham
Saab UK has officially inaugurated its new three-building manufacturing campus in Fareham, Hampshire, enhancing Britain’s sovereign radar and underwater robotics capabilities.
New scheme launched to recycle fighter jet parts
Known as 'Tornado 2 Tempest', the initiative grinds down surplus Tornado parts into a powdered metal feedstock used in 3D printing, creating new components for the Tempest programme.
Commandos conduct surf drills for raiding operations
Royal Marine Commandos have been carrying out surf drills, designed to ensure personnel can safely negotiate the rollers and breakers on a beach.
Merlin helicopter ‘opens fire’ in Scotland
Merlin helicopter crews from 845 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Commando Helicopter Force, have been practising their gunnery on a weeks visit to Tain Air Weapons Range in Scotland.
Robotic dogs use lasers to help detect and defuse bombs
A live trial led by Ministry of Defence scientists has showcased advanced robotic systems – including ‘robot dogs’ – successfully detecting and defusing bomb threats.
British nuclear submarine stocks up on cruise missiles
HMS Anson, an Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, has been loading Tomahawk cruise missiles while docked in Gibraltar.
