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
The future Multi Role Support Ships
Multi Role Support Ships will provide the platforms to deliver Littoral Strike from the early 2030s.
Summary of the UK Defence Review
The overall shape and size of the British armed forces after the defence review has now been revealed.
Bay class to be converted to deliver ‘lethal littoral strike capability’
A Bay class vessel will be converted to deliver greater littoral strike capalities at a cost of £40 million.
Two frigates to be scrapped early
Two of the oldest Type 23 Frigates are to be retired earlier than previous planned in order to fund other projects.
Scottish yards to benefit from new shipbuilding work
Scottish shipyards will benefit from "a renaissance in British shipbuilding through a shipbuilding pipeline".
Warrior upgrade scrapped but remaining in service
A total of £430m had been spent on the Warrior upgrade programme.
UK to retire entire Hawk T1 jet fleet
The UK plans to retire its entire fleet of 76 Hawk T1 trainer aircraft.
British Army tank numbers drop to 148 from 227
148 Challenger tanks will be upgraded, the rest will be retired.
UK cutting E-7 Wedgetail order
The UK has originally intended to operate five E-7 airborne early warning, it will now only operate three.
UK to increase F-35B fleet beyond 48 jets
The UK intends to increase the fleet size beyond the 48 F-35 aircraft it has already ordered.
