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
Scottish shipbuilding sees increase in jobs
Employment in Scotland's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant uptick, with naval work now directly employing over 7,000 people and providing more than 1,000 apprenticeships.
Greece moves forward on UH-60M Black Hawk procurement
Greece has signed a 'Letter of Offer and Acceptance' making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters
When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?
When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be built and enter service in the 2030s.
AUKUS alliance to work with Japan on military capability
Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.
Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia
As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine and up to four Virginia class submarines in Australia by 2027.
F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe
By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.
809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year
809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and next year as further pilots graduate.
Elbit unveil Airkeeper ISR/EW aircraft
Elbit has unveiled Airkeeper, an aircraft designed to integrate Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) with Electronic Warfare (EW) on a single platform.
British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border
For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command alongside the Romanian Air Force.
Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.
