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
UK orders three autonomous minesweeping vessels
The 'SWEEP' system designed by Atlas Elektronik UK will be the Royal Navy’s first uncrewed minesweeper.
Could Protector augment Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft?
The MQ-9B drone, known as Protector in UK service, could be a realistic option to augment the UK's fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Russia unveils yet another aircraft carrier design
'Varan' would have a displacement of 45,000 tonnes and would be able to carry 24 fixed-wing aircraft, 6 helicopters and 'up to 20' unmanned aerial vehicles. It will probably never be built, though.
American jets and destroyer to join British carrier group
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will be joined by a detachment of US Marine Corps F-35B jets and US Navy destroyer, USS The Sullivans.
Major air defence exercise for Washington D.C.
NORAD plans to conduct 'Falcon Virgo', a routine air defence exercise, over Washington D.C. until the 26th of January.
British Army setting up vaccination sites in Scotland
The British Army is establishing 80 new COVID-19 vaccine centres for NHS Scotland as part of one of the largest peacetime resilience operations ever undertaken by the British Armed Forces.
British warships in show of force in Gulf
HMS Brocklesby, HMS Montrose, HMS Penzance and HMS Shoreham recently conducted a freedom of navigation patrol in the Persian Gulf.
Frigate HMS Montrose back on patrol in the Gulf
Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose is the first Royal Navy warship to be overhauled in a new port in the Middle East.
New £76m contract to enhance F-35 support at RAF Marham
The support at RAF Marham is crucial in ensuring the F-35 jets are ready for their first operational deployment aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth this year.
BAE Systems to provide new turret for Dutch CV90s
BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization.
