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 ventilator consortium delivers 13,437 ventilators to the NHS
Today, the work of VentilatorChallengeUK, the Consortium of UK aerospace, motorsport, automotive and medical businesses concludes after more than doubling the stock available to the NHS.
BAE deliver first radiation-hardened RAD5545 radios
RAD5545 software defined radios are on their way to Lockheed Martin to support future space missions.
Frigate HMS Lancaster ‘ready for operations’ after years out of action
HMS Lancaster entered a period of "extended readiness" in Portsmouth in 2017.
Royal Navy warship availability now at 82%
The First Sea Lord advises that 82% of the Surface flotilla is now available, reflecting an arrest of declining numbers, it is also understood that availability is projected to keep increasing over the next 6-12 months.
Fleet Solid Support Ship project update due in Autumn
In November 2019, the £1.5bn competition to build up to three Fleet Solid Support Ships was suspended, an update is due before the end of this year.
British Army recruitment hits 96% of target
This marks the most successful recruiting year in 5 years and significantly exceeds the 80% target given by the Public Accounts Committee in January 2019, say the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Pembroke equipped with new mine countermeasures command system
HMS Pembroke recently became the Royal Navy’s most modern Mine Countermeasures Vessel after being equipped with a new mine countermeasures command system.
HMS Queen Elizabeth and crew now ‘fully-trained aircraft carrier’
HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned home to Portsmouth for the first time as a "fully-trained aircraft carrier", say the Royal Navy.
HMS Severn operational again years after decommissioning
The vessel was originally decommissioned in October 2017, she is now back in active service.
British Typhoon jets scramble to intercept Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets based in Lithuania have launched for the fifth time to intercept Russian aircraft off the Baltic coast.
