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
MBDA launches VL MICA NG air defence system
MBDA say that the new VL MICA NG system offers improved capabilities to handle atypical targets such as UAVs and small aircraft characterised by increasingly low observable infrared and radio frequency signatures.
Ferguson shipyard invests £500k in new Spanish tower crane
The tower crane at the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow is being removed to make way for a new one designed and manufactured by Spanish firm Jaso.
Fleet Solid Support Ships to be built in the UK
While international companies will be invited to work in collaboration with UK firms, "the successful manufacturing team must be led by a British company".
Royal Marines launch drones from amphibious vessel
Remotely operated systems will be used to provide Royal Marines Commandos on the ground with ammunition, fuel, medical supplies or food and water, as well as intelligence of ‘enemy’ movements and activity.
The myths surrounding Britain’s new aircraft carriers
The most popular myth about the new British aircraft carriers is that they don't have any aircraft but there are many other false claims circulating on the internet, we've taken a look at some of them.
US Navy test MV-22s on amphibious transport dock USS New York
The testing also included the first shipboard landings for the U.S. Navy's new CMV-22B Carrier Onboard Delivery variant of the Osprey.
Government confirm new Fleet Solid Support Ships will be built in UK
"The Fleet Solid Support warships competition will be the genesis of a great UK shipbuilding industry", said Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
UK and Australia sign shipbuilding partnership for Type 26 Frigate
Australia and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on building new frigates, say the Ministry of Defence.
BAE Systems rolls out new platform cyber protection capability
BAE Systems say that the 'Fox Shield cyber resilience system' was developed to provide military platforms with better detection capabilities, attack warning, and mitigation.
Over 70 aircraft to engage in large scale ‘battle’ over North Sea
Exercise Crimson Warrior will see over 70 aircraft conducting high intensity tactical training over the North Sea and North East of England.
