George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
British aircraft carrier completes repairs and upgrades
HMS Queen Elizabeth has completed repair work and capability upgrades at Rosyth and will now undergo sea trials to prepare for future tasking.
France hands command of SNMG2 to Canadian Navy
Recently, SNMG2 provided significant logistical support and conducted surveillance of Russian activities in the Mediterranean.
Babcock reports £90m loss on Type 31 Frigate contract
Despite this setback, the defence contractor reported stronger-than-expected cashflow and a 34% increase in underlying operating profit to approximately £238 million for the year ending March 2024.
NATO forces ‘demonstrate unity’ in German arctic exercise
More than 80 Allied aircraft and over 500 personnel are currently participating in German-led exercise Arctic Defender.
Finnish and Romanian air forces conduct joint training
Finnish and Romanian fighter aircraft conducted joint flying training missions with a Romanian C-130 transport aircraft along the Black Sea.
Scottish RAF base completes £350m upgrade
RAF Lossiemouth's six-year, £350 million upgrade now supports additional Typhoons, P-8A Poseidons, and a U.S. Navy detachment.
Drones banned over part of Scotland due to carrier departure
The Civil Aviation Authority has announced a temporary ban on drones over the Firth of Forth from 19 July to 24 July 2024, as HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares to leave Rosyth after undergoing critical repairs.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave Rosyth in a few days
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to leave Rosyth between 19 and 24 July 2024 after undergoing critical repairs
Russia to prevent draft dodgers from leaving
he Russian Government is developing a system to prevent potential draftees to the Russian military from leaving the country.
Design review for new F-35 engine upgrades passed
This upgrade aims to enhance F135 engine durability and performance, fully supporting the Block 4 capabilities for all three variants of the F-35 globally.
