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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

British nuclear submarine ‘chases off’ Russian spy ship

Russian spy ship Yantar entered the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Monday, approximately 45 miles off the British coast.

BAE secures $85m U.S. Navy contract for Advanced Data Links

BAE Systems has been awarded an $85 million production contract by the U.S. Navy to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems. These...

Questions asked on impact on Harland & Wolff sale

Tan Dhesi MP, Chair of the Defence Committee, has written to the Secretary of State for Defence addressing significant concerns surrounding the recent announcement of Harland & Wolff entering administration and its sale to Navantia UK.

Russian spy ship once again operating near British coast

A Russian research and intelligence vessel, Yantar, is once again raising concerns about potential threats to key communication cables.

SEA torpedo launcher selected for frigate in Latin America.

SEA's triple trainable Torpedo Launcher System (TLS) has been selected for a multi-million pound frigate programme in Latin America.

Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an intelligence update highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Russia's future in the Eastern Mediterranean. Following the collapse of its...

Carrier heading to Japan to aid stability in the Pacific

The UK’s Carrier Strike Group, led by the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, will deploy to Japan in 2025 as part of a...

Defence Minister tours Telford’s strategic defence hub

The £83 million facility serves as a crucial component of the UK's defence logistics network.

NP Aerospace ramps up UK armoured vehicle capabilities

NP Aerospace is currently in the process of assembling and integrating over 150 specialist armoured vehicle systems, with yet more expected throughout 2025.

Effort made to ‘accelerate delivery’ of Destroyer upgrades

In response to a parliamentary question from Lord West of Spithead, former First Sea Lord and Labour peer, the government has addressed the feasibility...