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
QinetiQ conclude Medusa Technology Assessment Programme
Dstl and QinetiQ say they have completed trials to assess a system to protect combat vehicles and their occupants.
Rolls-Royce opens new facility in Bristol to develop ‘better’ jet engines
A new Rolls-Royce facility has opened in Bristol, UK.
New Captain takes charge of HMS Queen Elizabeth
Captain Angus Essenhigh will command HMS Queen Elizabeth after taking over from Commodore Steve Moorhouse.
HMS Medway to sail to replace RFA Mounts Bay in Caribbean
After three years in the Caribbean, RFA Mounts Bay is to be replaced by HMS Medway.
American nuclear submarine visits Scotland
A Virginia class nuclear submarine has visited HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.
Planned Russian helicopter carriers named
The Russian Navy has settled on names for two Russian helicopter-carriers, which are due to be built in the coming years.
‘No plans’ to decommission HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark early
Rumours that the assault ships are to be sold off have been refuted by the Government.
Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme decision due late 2020
The Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme is designed to extend the tanks life to 2035.
Use of floating drydocks ruled out for Queen Elizabeth carriers
The idea of using a floating drydock to maintain the Queen Elizabeth class carriers has been rejected by the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy to use unmanned minehunters from March
"They can search for, hunt and finally destroy mines faster than the Royal Navy’s Sandown and Hunt class ships, and they also have the added benefit of keeping the sailors required to operate them out of harm’s way."
