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
Type 31 Frigate in-service date slips by four years
The first Type 31 Frigate will now enter service in 2027, rather than 2023.
HMS Middleton returns to the water
HMS Middleton has returned to the water after six months ashore as part of a £7.5 million maintenance package, say the Royal Navy.
First F-35 nighttime carrier landings in UK waters take place
Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed the first nighttime carrier landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth in UK waters.
Boeing to conduct ski-jump trials for Super Hornet
A senior Boeing executive has revealed that the company is planning ski-jump testing for its F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Thales to provide mission systems for the Type 31 Frigate
Thales has been selected to be the mission systems integrator for the Type 31, delivering the combat system, comms, navigation and bridge systems.
Israeli surveillance drones in trial to monitor UK waters
Israeli firm Elbit Systems has been selected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to demonstrate their unmanned aerial surveillance drones over UK waters.
HMS Montrose escorts RMS Queen Mary 2 in the Gulf
The Type 23 Frigate encountered the 150,000-tonne ocean liner while conducting routine operations in the Gulf, say the Royal Navy.
US launches unarmed ballistic missile in overnight test
The test launch was meant verify the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system.
Laser-guided Excalibur S munition passes US Navy test
The cannon-launched projectile can now engage moving targets
Mercian Regiment soldiers in Jordan for exercise
Exercise Olive Grove saw the troops from A Company, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 Mercian) deploy to Al Quwayrah in Jordan on the 14th of January.
