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
Phoenix Rises – 809 Naval Air Squadron in first F-35 flight
809 Naval Air Squadron has completed its first operational sortie with the F-35B Lightning stealth fighter, piloted, maintained, dispatched, and recovered entirely by its own personnel.
UK to ‘rebuild forces’ after military ‘hollowed out’ by cuts
The defence review will aim to rebuild the "hollowed out" armed forces, addressing the significant reduction in troop numbers and enhancing military readiness.
BAE secures contracts to modernise comms for South Korea
BAE Systems in the US has been awarded contracts totalling £84 million to supply South Korea with advanced communication systems, according to a press release.
Croatia triples Black Hawk helicopter fleet
Croatia has officially purchased eight additional Sikorsky-built UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters through the U.S. government's Foreign Military Sale programme.
NATO conducts exercise over Black Sea
Key mission areas covered in the exercise include anti-submarine warfare, maritime interdiction operations, and anti-piracy activities, as detailed in the press release.
MOD to award contract for Remotely Operated Vehicle
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to award a contract worth up to £18 million to Forum Energy Technology (UK) Ltd for the provision of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), spares, and in-service support.
HMS Mersey back at sea after maintenance
After 257 days alongside Falmouth conducting an extensive maintenance package, HMS Mersey was able to set sail.
Scottish shipbuilding revival to inject £342m into economy
The revival of Scotland's shipbuilding industry through Royal Navy shipbuilding is projected to significantly boost the economy by £342 million annually.
Joint military exercise conducted on Falkland Islands
2 SCOTS demonstrated their operational capabilities in the challenging terrain of the Falklands.
Russia suffer 70,000 casualties over past two months says UK
The average daily casualties (killed and wounded) among Russian forces reached conflict highs of 1,262 in May and 1,163 in June.
