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
Fleet Solid Support Ship project update due in Autumn
In November 2019, the £1.5bn competition to build up to three Fleet Solid Support Ships was suspended, an update is due before the end of this year.
British Army recruitment hits 96% of target
This marks the most successful recruiting year in 5 years and significantly exceeds the 80% target given by the Public Accounts Committee in January 2019, say the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Pembroke equipped with new mine countermeasures command system
HMS Pembroke recently became the Royal Navy’s most modern Mine Countermeasures Vessel after being equipped with a new mine countermeasures command system.
HMS Queen Elizabeth and crew now ‘fully-trained aircraft carrier’
HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned home to Portsmouth for the first time as a "fully-trained aircraft carrier", say the Royal Navy.
HMS Severn operational again years after decommissioning
The vessel was originally decommissioned in October 2017, she is now back in active service.
British Typhoon jets scramble to intercept Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets based in Lithuania have launched for the fifth time to intercept Russian aircraft off the Baltic coast.
Boeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache Helicopter
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the U.S. Army.
NATO task group exercises with Turkish and Greek naval vessels
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two performed two days of exercises in the Aegean Sea with Turkish and Greek Navies at the end of last week.
NATO RQ-4D Phoenix reaches new milestone
The NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force marked a significant milestone recently in the System Level Performance Verification with the completion of a nine-hour training and test flight conducted for the first time under control of NAGSF trained pilots.
Bell Boeing delivers first CMV-22B to United States Navy
Bell Textron has delivered the first CMV-22B for fleet operations to the U.S. Navy.
