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
Thales UK WIN £98m air defence missile contract
The contract confirms a five-year extension to the project, sustaining over one hundred jobs at Thales UK’s Belfast site.
‘Significant proportion’ of support ships must be UK built
The new Fleet Solid Support Ships will see "a significant proportion" of their build carried out in the UK.
C-17 retirement date ‘subject to the Integrated Review’
The retirement of the C-17 transport aircraft could be brought forward, or extended, as part of the Integrated Review.
Loyal Wingman drone completes first flight
The 'Loyal Wingman' aircraft will fly into combat using their capabilities to augment crewed aircraft.
US begins retirement of B-1s to make way for for B-21s
The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will retire 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet of 62.
British warship ‘comes under attack’ off Danish coast
HMS Blyth 'let rip with live ammo' and thwarted waves of drones as part of a training exercise.
MBDA awarded contract for new Albatros NG air defence system
Albatros NG is a new naval air defence system based on the CAMM-ER missile.
Dreadnought sub build programme extended due to COVID19
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the current phase of the build programme has been extended for one year to March 2022.
Fleet Solid Support ship competition to resume in Spring
The Fleet Solid Support Ship competition will be restarted in Spring this year.
MoD looking at ‘cats and traps’ to launch uncrewed aircraft at sea
The MoD is looking to assess the availability of electromagnetic catapult and arrestor wire systems for the launch and recovery of air vehicles at sea.
