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
Russian nuclear submarine fires four ballistic missiles
A Russian ballistic missile submarine successfully test-fired four intercontinental ballistic missiles at the weekend.
BAE awarded advanced seeker production for LRASM
BAE Systems has received a $60 million contract to deliver additional advanced missile seekers for LRASM.
MQ-25 tanker completes flight with Aerial Refueling Store
The U.S. Navy intends to procure more than 70 aircraft, which will assume the tanking role currently performed by F/A-18s, allowing for better use of the combat strike fighters.
U.S. Navy in first Block V Tomahawk operational test launch
The U.S. Navy recently completed its first operational flight tests of the Block V Tomahawk missile, the weapon’s latest variant.
BAE awarded full-rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicle
This first lot of full-rate production is planned to grow to 72 vehicles in early 2021, with the options calling for 80 vehicles annually over five years.
British Army conduct major cyber competition
Over 400 UK and international defence cyber specialists have taken part in the UK’s biggest cyber competition.
USS Theodore Roosevelt looking for man overboard
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is conducting search and rescue efforts in an effort to find a possible sailor overboard off the coast of Southern California.
Nuclear sub HMS Anson officially named at ceremony
Astute class submarines carry both Tomahawk cruise missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.
Massive frigate factory unveiled in Rosyth
A frigate factory for the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 31 frigates has been unveiled in Rosyth.
Britain’s stealthy hunter-killer submarine – The Astute class
The Astute class are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy.
