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
US Navy awards BAE Systems $200m contract to upgrade USS Boxer
BAE Systems has received a contract to drydock and perform 18 months of maintenance and modernisation work aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer.
Sale of FA-50 jets to Argentina halted due to budget issues
"It must have been difficult for Argentina to spend its defense budget for fighter jets when it is experiencing difficulties due to the virus spread" a Korea Aerospace Industries spokesperson was reported as saying.
US Navy Captain fired for voicing Coronavirus concerns for his crew tests positive
The US Navy Captain fired for his widely publicised plea for help for his coronavirus-affected crew has himself tested positive for the disease.
RAF transfer critical patient from Orkney Islands to Glasgow
The patient was flown from the Orkney Islands to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow by an Atlas A400M transport aircraft.
Nuclear submarine HMS Audacious sails for sea trials
HMS Audacious, the fourth of seven Astute class attack submarines, has set sail from Barrow-in-Furness for the first time.
New US Navy Amphibious Transport Dock ‘Fort Lauderdale’ launched
Huntington Ingalls say they have launched amphibious transport dock 'Fort Lauderdale' for the US Navy.
NATO AWACS ‘demonstrate capability and readiness’
After deploying to Norway for Exercise Cold Response, NATO AWACS aircraft were reassigned to support Air Policing and Deterrence operations when the exercise was cancelled over coronavirus fears.
Reservists called to support national Covid-19 response
It is expected that 3,000 Reservists will be required as part of this tranche and will initially be mobilised for six months, to be kept under review.
Royal Air Force suspends all display team activity
The Royal Air Force has suspended all displays from its various teams and bands until further notice.
NATO Foreign Ministers agree measures to fight Coronavirus
NATO Foreign Ministers have directed NATO's top commander, General Wolters, to coordinate the necessary military support to combat the Coronavirus crisis.
