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
Northrop awarded ninth full rate production lot of AARGM
The U.S. Navy have awarded Northrop Grumman $165 million for Lot 9 full rate production of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
Netherlands delivers critical medical aid to Montenegro
The moves follows Montenegro’s request for assistance through NATO.
USS Theodore Roosevelt returning to sea after deep clean
The U.S Navy say that more than 4,000 Sailors who tested negative for COVID-19 have been in quarantine.
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of future USS Delbert D. Black
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the guided missile destroyer Delbert D. Black from Huntington Ingalls Industries.
American hospital ship USNS Comfort returns to home port
The USNS Comfort returned to Naval Station Norfolk after supporting the US Department of Defense response efforts to New York and New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak.
Boeing to resume aircraft production in Puget Sound
The Puget Sound area includes facilities where the P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is being produced. The United Kingdom has ordered 9 boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, much of the fleet were still in build at the Boeing facilities.
US patrol boats join RFA Cardigan Bay in Gulf
RFA Cardigan Bay practised with US patrol boats for the first time.
BAE Systems completes acquisition of Airborne Tactical Radios business
BAE Systems has acquired Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business.
HMNB Devonport produces face masks for NHS staff
Sailors and dockyard workers in Plymouth are working to meet the demand for face masks from the NHS.
British Typhoon jets begin NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania
Typhoon jets, normally based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, are now in Lithuania for a NATO Air Policing mission.
