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
Royal Navy looking for firm to support Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels
The Ministry of Defence is inviting bidders to tender to provide engineering support for five Batch 2 River Class offshore patrol vessels.
American jets depart HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the aircraft carrier leading the Carrier Strike Group 21 deployment, has said farewell to the 10 American jets stationed onboard as the vessel returns home to the UK.
Royal Navy escort fleet to ‘return above 19’ warships by 2026
The Royal Navy fleet will grow to more than 19 frigates and destroyers by 2026, aiming for 24 escort vessels by 2030. It currently has 18.
NATO surveillance drone completes 24 hour mission over Black Sea
A NATO RQ-4D Phoenix uncrewed surveillance aircraft took off towards the Black Sea and returned 24-hours later to its base in Italy.
GA-ASI to deliver MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone to Belgium
GA-ASI has been awarded a $31.7m contract to supply Belgium with the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
Site being prepared for first British space launch
The first vertical satellite launch on British soil, known as the 'UK Pathfinder Launch', will take place from Scotland next year.
Additional Boxer armoured vehicle sub-contract awarded
AeroGlow International will supply 'HaLO' Vehicle Egress Lighting Systems.
Britain has ‘significant concerns’ over Russian troops at Ukraine border
A British minister has expressed 'significant concerns' about Russia's 'aggressive build-up' of 92,000 troops at Ukraine’s borders amid concern that a Russian invasion of the country is imminent.
Carrier F-35 crash potentially caused by ‘rain cover’ being left on
It has been reported that a British F-35 pilot realised the rain cover was still on and tried to abort take-off but was too late to stop the jet before the end of HMS Queen Elizabeth's runway.
Operation to recover sunken British F-35 jet ongoing
Britain and America are currently engaged in operations to salvage an F-35B which ditched into the ocean after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
