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
Top reasons for Armed Forces departures highlighted
New figures reveal that voluntary outflow remains the leading cause of personnel leaving the UK Armed Forces, with 8,105 trained personnel opting to leave service in the 12 months leading up to March 2024.
Discussions continue on timeline for 12 Typhoon Jets for Qatar
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that discussions regarding the timeline for the signing and delivery of 12 additional Typhoon jets for Qatar remain ongoing.
Government reacquires over 36,000 military homes to cut costs
The MOD anticipates immediate savings of £600,000 per day, with the £230 million annual rent bill eliminated. The agreement frees up resources to focus on new homes plus major redevelopment and refurbishment.
Britain aiming to speed up delivery of new warships
The Ministry of Defence has outlined efforts to enhance shipyard productivity and accelerate delivery of the Type 26 frigates,
MOD to award £22m contract for Type 45 nav system support
The MOD has issued a notice declaring its intention to award a £22 million contract to Anschuetz UK for the in-service support of the Type 45 Integrated Navigation and Bridge System.
No orders yet for Apache joint air-to-ground missiles
The UK government has not yet placed the planned order of 3,000 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) intended for the British Army's Apache helicopters, although they stress that 'in year funding' has been protected for a future purchase.
UK awards £476m sealift contract to Foreland Shipping
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £476 million contract to Foreland Shipping to continue the Interim Strategic Sealift (SSL-I) service.
The plagiarism problem in journalism
Original reporting takes time, effort, and integrity — so why is it so often copied without credit? We're calling out the growing plagiarism problem in journalism.
Eurofighter nations invest £133m in next-gen pilot helmet
BAE Systems has secured a £133 million contract from the four-nation Eurofighter consortium—Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK—to advance the Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD) for Typhoon pilots.
U.S. Army relieves senior General of command
General Charles Hamilton, one of the US Army's most senior officers, has been dismissed following an investigation into allegations that he improperly influenced the promotion of a junior officer.
