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
Babcock cite Type 31 project as driver behind revenue growth
In the firm's half-year financial results, Babcock report that revenue is up 8% with the bulk of that being due to the Type 31 Frigate programme at Rosyth, Scotland.
New British air defence missile system enters service
The British Army has now accepted the first tranche of Sky Sabre air defence systems into service, replacing Rapier.
Typhoon jets to deploy to Arctic for secret escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
Royal Navy outline plans for autonomous mine-hunting systems
'MHC Block 2' is the mainstay of the full MCM vessel capability replacement project with the decision point on the project planned for 2024.
British troops and equipment airlifted to Norway
C-17, A400M, C-130 and Voyager aircraft are moving British military personnel and equipment to Bardufoss Air Base in Norway to conduct training.
British and French fighter jets carry out joint training
The aircraft practised simulated long-range missile attacks in addition to visual combat training (otherwise known as dogfighting).
Divers from HMS Grimsby train in River Clyde
HMS Grimsby's dive team have been practising on the River Clyde (the ship also photobombed my wedding, so that's cool).
Crashed British F-35B found on sea bed
The Ministry of Defence now knows the location of the F-35B that crashed on take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Babcock complete ‘frigate factory’ in Rosyth
In addition to a new facility that is able to build two frigates at the same time, Babcock also announced that they will be expanding their shipbuilding workforce in Scotland by 500 people.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 6
This week the discuss the crisis in Ukraine, the loss of a UK F-35B in the Mediterranean Sea, the Liverpool Remembrance Sunday terror attack, and the recent uptick in military cargo flights over Europe.
