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
Long lead components ordered for F-35 lot 15 production run
The contract covers long lead materials, parts, components and support necessary to maintain on-time production and delivery of 43 lot 15 F-35 aircraft.
2,500 soldiers from the Desert Rats tested on Exercise Wessex Storm
Soldiers from the 7th Infantry Brigade are currently deployed on a six-week training exercise on Salisbury Plain, say the British Army.
Surveillance-ready King Air 350ERs start African maritime patrol duties
Two Beechcraft King Air 350ERs, which Leonardo delivered with built-in surveillance sensors and ATOS mission system, have flown their first missions with an African Navy.
NATO begins using enhanced satellite services
The memorandum between France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States enables the four Allies to provide space capacity from their military satellite communications programmes to NATO.
CGS Inspects the new British Army Gurkhas in Nepal
This increased quantity of selected Gurkhas is part of a wider plan to grow the number of Gurkhas and Gurkha units across the British Army.
Grey Wolf begins testing
Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter based on the commercial AW139 helicopter.
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose in Gulf drugs bust
Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose bagged more than a tonne of cannabis in the Persian Gulf, say the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy’s £11m Cardiff reservist base handed over
HMS Cambria in Cardiff Bay has been formally handed over to begin the fitting-out process as the Royal Navy’s sole reservist base in Wales.
Norwegian F-35 jets land in Iceland for NATO air policing mission
Four Norwegian Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft have arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland.
Russia to sign contract for upgraded Su-34 jets
Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to sign a new contract in the summer for the delivery of several dozen Sukhoi Su-34 bombers, according to local media.
