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 yard wins UK contract to maintain research vessels
Babcock's Rosyth shipyard has been awarded a £45mn contract to maintain the UK’s fleet of scientific research vessels
Belfast awarded £1.6bn contract for new support ships
The bow & mid sections of each ship will be built in Belfast in Northern Ireland and Appledore in England, with smaller components produced at Methil & Arnish in Scotland. In addition, stern sections will be built in Cadiz, Spain.
New images show progress on first Type 26 Frigate in Glasgow
Images captured earlier this week show HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built on the Clyde, as the vessel is fitted out.
F-35 declares emergency off English coast
The incident occurred around 2 pm when the aircraft declared an emergency by 'squawking 7700'.
BAE to modernise American destroyer
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy to undertake major modernisation work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen at the Jacksonville Ship Repair yard.
Commando force looking to purchase floating docks
The overall procurement is described as the supply of eight Harbour Hoist Dock Systems and the installation of those eight Harbour Hoist Dock Systems
Britain’s ‘New Medium Helicopter’ project continuing
The New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme is an initiative by the British military to acquire a modern medium-lift support helicopter, which will serve as a replacement for several existing aircraft currently in operation by the Royal Air Force and British Army.
Britain’s latest delivery of arms to Ukraine revealed
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace recently made a statement to the UK Parliament updating the country on the UK's continued programme of military aid to Ukraine, including the supply of drones, missiles, tanks and artillery.
Canada to purchase F-35 jets
This procurement includes 88 F-35A fighters, a sustainment solution tailored to meet Canada's sovereign requirements, and a comprehensive training programme.
Britain considering expanding tank fleet
A review will assess whether the experiences of Ukraine necessitate an expansion of the tank fleet.
