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
HMS Westminster completes patrol of UK waters
HMS Westminster has completed a 15-week deployment patrolling British waters, the North Atlantic and northern European waters.
British patrol ships monitor 7 Russian vessels
The Royal Navy has monitored seven Russian warships passing through the Channel.
PALS certification completed on HMS Queen Elizabeth
The Precision and Approach Landing System system has been installed as a US owned asset.
New nuclear submarine HMS Anson rolled out
Anson is due to remain in Barrow for completion until 2022 before leaving for sea trials and joining her older sisters in Scotland.
Conversion of 382 MoD trucks now complete
MAN Truck & Bus UK has completed the conversion of 382 MAN HX trucks "helping modernise the British Army’s Logistic Vehicles Fleet".
Concern over lack of anti-ballistic capability on Type 45
The Defence Committee recently discussed a capability gap in an anti-ballistic missile defence capability for the Type 45 Destroyers.
Sea Ceptor selected for Canadian frigates
MBDA will equip the new Canadian Surface Combatant, a variant of the Type 26 Frigate, with Sea Ceptor missiles.
Major equipment contract awarded for Type 31 frigates
ERIKS will supply electrically actuated valves for the Type 31 frigate programme in Rosyth.
Frigate build work to be moved if Scotland leaves UK
Sources have suggested that the work on the Type 26 Frigates would be moved if Scotland voted for independence.
WATCH: HMS Glasgow forward section rolled out
A video of the forward section of HMS Glasgow being rolled out of the build hall in Govan.
