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
Astute class to be featured on popular charity coin
New designs of a special commemorative coin depicting Barrow-built submarines have been released.
UK Government abandon COVID-19 tracing app over privacy concerns
Contracts worth £4.8m had reportedly been awarded to the developer VMWare Pivotal Labs for the abandoned a three-month attempt undertaken by the UK Government to create their own version of the technology.
NATO Defence Ministers plan for second wave of COVID-19
NATO Defence Ministers met by secure video conference on Thursday, to prepare for a possible second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Canada’s VIH Aviation Group is Sikorsky’s first S-92A+ kit launch customer
Sikorsky has announced that is has signed an agreement with VIH Aviation Group for four S-92A+ upgrade kits.
British tactical vehicle procurement in ‘decline’
Analysts say that the level of tactical vehicle procurement across the British armed services has declined significantly.
‘Britannia 2.0’ – MP pushing for hospital ship
Penny Mordaunt, Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North, is pushing for a vessel to provide a range of "medical, administrative, training, communication and logistic services".
HMS Queen Elizabeth ready to conduct carrier strike operations
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been declared "trained and safe" to conduct carrier strike operations.
BAE Systems sells six Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats
The RIBs are being supplied to Australia's Austal to equip two Cape-class Patrol Boats they are building for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard.
Royal Navy and Irish Navy train together in Celtic Sea
British and Irish naval vessels, HMS Tyne and the LÉ George Bernard Shaw, have completed two days of training in the Celtic Sea.
Voyager transport jet to be repainted in Union flag colours
The Voyager transport aircraft, tasked with flying senior ministers to global events and summits, will be repainted at a cost of £900,000.
