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
BAE Systems awarded F-35 radio frequency countermeasures support work
BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems has been awarded a $77.4 million contract.
RAF support Scottish Ambulance Service trials
RAF helicopters based in Moray have been supporting the Scottish Ambulance Service with trials of the EpiShuttle medical isolation and transportation system.
Massive American hospital ship starts treating patients in New York City
American hospital ship USNS Comfort has treated its first patients in support of COVID-19 response efforts.
Work starts on the NHS Louisa Jordan, Glasgow’s Nightingale hospital
There are ten temporary critical care hospitals being set up by the National Health Service and British Army as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HMS Tamar arrives in Portsmouth
HMS Tamar has arrived in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time.
RFA Argus sails for Caribbean to support British Overseas Territories
RFA Argus has sailed for the Caribbean in preparation to support British Overseas Territories with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic if required, say the Royal Navy.
RAF declare Initial Operating Capability for P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The RAF has formally declared Initial Operating Capability for its brand-new P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Lack of money causes Argentina to lose more combat aircraft ‘than in the Falklands...
Former Argentine defence minister Julio Martinez criticised government policies towards the Armed Forces saying a lack of funds has caused more loses than the Falklands War.
Standing NATO naval forces join together for exercise
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) performed a combined training exercise with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) mine hunters just off the island of Crete.
Gripen F fighter production under way
Saab say they have performed the first metal cut for the two-seater fighter aircraft Gripen F, marking an important milestone in the programme.
