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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two warships visit Georgia

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two units are visiting the Georgian port of Poti.

Attack submarine USS Delaware joins US Navy fleet

The US Navy has commissioned the USS Delaware into the fleet, the 18th Virginia-class attack submarine.

16 Medical Regiment join forces with NHS Paramedics

16 Medical Regiment will work on ambulances in partnership with NHS paramedics, say the British Army.

Raytheon sign $2 billion Standard Missile-3 contract

Raytheon will produce and deliver SM-3 Block IB interceptors under a $2.1 billion, multi-year U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract.

US Air Force and Boeing agree on KC-46 fix

The US Air Force and Boeing have reached an agreement to implement a final KC-46A Pegasus Remote Vision System design.

Cobham repurposes fighter-jet tech for COVID-19 ventilators

Cobham has modified existing hardware used for oxygen systems in military aircraft for use in a ventilator.

Boeing extends suspension of Puget Sound production operations

Boeing is extending the suspension of production at the location where the UK's remaining P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft are being assembled.

QinetiQ delivers 59 Banshee Whirlwind targets to Indonesia

QinetiQ's Target Systems business signed a contract to supply 59 unmanned Banshee Whirlwind targets to Indonesia in May 2019.

Boeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook to Royal Netherlands Air Force

Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

More ventilators arrive to support NHS COVID-19 efforts

The first ventilators from the UK Government’s 'Ventilator Challenge' effort rolled off production lines this weekend.