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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

BAE to invest £220m in advanced tech factory in Rochester

This redevelopment will enhance the capabilities of BAE Systems' UK-based Electronic Systems business, which operates at the Rochester site and is pivotal in producing sophisticated aerospace technology.

BAE Systems issues update following submarine yard fire

BAE Systems has provided an update following the fire at its Barrow-in-Furness submarine manufacturing facility, which broke out early on Wednesday morning.

DE&S awards Naval Design Partnering contract

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded Frazer-Nash Consultancy a new 'Naval Design Partnering' contract to establish and manage a framework for delivering technical design services for the Royal Navy.

MOD awards £3.7m Falklands welfare Wi-Fi contract

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at nearly £3.7 million to Sure South Atlantic, a telecommunications provider based in Stanley, to deliver welfare Wi-Fi for MOD personnel stationed in the Falkland Islands.

Two top American naval commanders relieved of duty

Captain Zaldy Valenzuela and Commander Art Palalay were dismissed on Sunday due to a U.S. Navy "loss of confidence in their ability to command."

Greece expands helicopter fleet with 35 Black Hawks

Greece has finalised a purchase of 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, as part of a U.S. Foreign Military Sale.

NATO and EU leaders agree on new global stability task force

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in their first official meeting since Rutte assumed his NATO role.

Britain to boost defence budget by £2.9bn

The Ministry of Defence is set to receive a £2.9 billion increase in its budget, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her first budget speech.

Curtains begin to close on American Harrier fleet

The shift from the Harrier to the F-35 Lightning II, while bittersweet, represents a crucial step in the U.S. Fleet Readiness Centre East's ongoing support of military readiness,

Fire erupts at nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow

A major fire broke out early Wednesday morning at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow, Cumbria, where new nuclear submarines are currently being constructed. The incident...