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
Rolls-Royce signs agreement with MoD to strengthen support
Rolls-Royce has signed a collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Defence to strengthen ways of working across key Royal Navy programmes.
C-17 airdrops cargo to nuclear submarine
A C-17 Globemaster III delivered a payload to an Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the Special Boat Service?
The Special Boat Service is the Royal Navy’s answer to the SAS.
Pratt & Whitney awarded contract for F-35 engine modernisation study
Pratt & Whitney will assess F135 engine enhancements required to support future F-35 weapon system capability requirements.
NATO exercise schedule – What’s coming up?
NATO advise that due to COVID-19 it is possible that exercises could be changed, reduced or cancelled.
Special Boat Service put an end to oil tanker hijacking
Seven suspects have been detained on board the oil tanker Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight after an operation involving a number of helicopters and the Special Boat Service.
Stowaways hijack oil tanker off Isle of Wight
The MV Nave Andromeda has been seized by stowaways off the Isle of Wight.
Explosion onboard a Russian oil tanker, vessel sinking
A Russian oil tanker has been rocked by an explosion in the Sea of Azov and is now sinking, according to Russian media.
Two thirds of NATO members to miss defence spending target
Only 10 out of 30 NATO members will hit the 2% of GDP spending goal this year.
BAE selected to develop Skyborg attritable drone
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to develop an attritable unmanned air vehicle system for the U.S Skyborg programme, resistance is futile.
