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
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark safe from cuts
The Government have confirmed that HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark will remain in service, putting an end to speculation that the assault ships are to be cut.
What is the Type 32 frigate?
The Prime Minister has announced surprise plans to develop a new Type 32 Frigate to expand the Royal Navy fleet. Early speculation suggests they could be 'batch II' Type 31s, but not necessarily based on the Type 31 design.
UK Border Force tasked drone patrols English Channel
An AR-5 drone is operating over the English Channel on behalf of the UK Border Force.
UK assists with disaster relief in Honduras
Royal Navy helicopters have flown reconnaissance missions over devastated Honduras.
UK to have Carrier Strike Group ‘permanently available’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that the UK will routinely deploy a 'permanently available, ready to fight' Carrier Strike Group.
British warship conducts patrol in Arctic Circle near Russia
HMS Lancaster conducted a freedom of navigation patrol in waters north of Russia.
Royal Navy to add more frigates to fleet
The new Type 32 Frigate will be built in addition to the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates in the hopes of bringing the escort fleet up to 24 vessels from its current 19.
U.S. Navy awards BAE $76.3m for USS Stout maintenance
BAE Systems has received a $76.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to drydock and perform maintenance and modernisation work aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout.
Manufacture of Boxer mechanised infantry vehicles moves forward
500 vehicles are to be supplied to the British Army.
BAE awarded life-extension contract for Swiss CV90s
BAE Systems Hägglunds has received a contract from the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement for the life-extension of the Swiss Army’s CV9030, known as the 'Schützenpanzer 2000'.
