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
Steel to be cut on first Type 31 Frigate next year
The steel for the first Type 31 Frigate will be cut in 2021 and the vessel will enter service in May 2027.
Future Littoral Strike Ship work to ‘feed into’ upcoming defence review
Work already undertaken on the Future Littoral Strike Ship programme will help inform the upcoming defence review regarding the UK requirement for the vessels.
American Destroyer rescues Turkish vessel
The USS Ross conducted emergency search-and-rescue operations for a civilian Turkish vessel in the Sea of Marmara.
Royal Navy awards contract for large autonomous submarine
Plymouth-based MSubs Ltd are to provide the Royal Navy with a 30-metre underwater vehicle with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles.
US Army purchases additional 155mm BONUS munitions
The U.S. Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France.
Israel to buy problematic KC-46A Aerial Refueling aircraft in $2.4bn sale
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Israel of up to eight KC-46 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion.
US Air Force selects Boeing to sustain C2 software platform for Air Mobility Command
Boeing, through its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, has announced it has secured a five-year U.S. Air Force recompete contract.
US Army modernises its biometric processing capabilities
US Soldiers patrolling critical checkpoints overseas will have an improved biometrics tool to help identify persons of interest in real time, say the US Army.
Sikorsky receives second contract to build US Presidential helicopters
Sikorsky will build six production VH-92A Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy.
Czech Republic and Sweden join Land Battle Decisive Munitions Initiative
The Land Battle Decisive Munitions Initiative was launched during the NATO Summit in 2018.
