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
£20 million contract awarded to redevelop Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth
DIO has awarded a contract worth £20-million to Galliford Try for work which will house Number IX (Bomber) Squadron in facilities that are fit for purpose, enabling them to deliver in their role as a Typhoon Aggressor Squadron.
HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by frigate and submarine to expand strike capabilities
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her aircraft have been joined by frigate HMS Kent and a nuclear submarine while on Exercise Crimson Ocean.
UK Apache AH-64E programme to make use of new Airworthiness Management System
UK tech company tlmNexus has announced that it will be supporting the UK’s Apache AH-64E programme.
New ‘big ship jetty’ opens at British naval base in Bahrain
Major vessels can now berth at the UK’s base in Bahrain.
Ad company flies ‘White Lives Matter’ banner over Etihad Stadium
An aircraft owned by @AirAds2 towed a banner saying 'White Lives Matter Burnley' over Etihad Stadium tonight. H/T to @sebh and @bdc_1234 for the detective work!
British military aircraft in action ‘all over Europe’ supporting NATO allies
The Ministry of Defence say that missions included "escorting US strategic bombers and scrambling twice to monitor Russian planes" operating around the Baltic Nations airspace.
British warships escort Russian destroyer through English Channel
Frigate HMS Westminster and patrol ship HMS Tyne monitored the passage of the Russian Destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov as it passed south through the English Channel.
Royal Air Force swarming drone project ‘exceeding expectations’
The Royal Air Force's swarming drone project is understood to be "exceeding expectations", with 216 Squadron preparing for the role of operating the RAF's future fleet of network enabled drones.
Which British bases are designated for use by NATO and the US?
The following list of bases are designated for NATO and American use in the UK.
Rolls-Royce delivers 8,000th engine from Dahlewitz
Rolls-Royce say they have delivered the 8,000th engine made at their site in Dahlewitz, Germany.
