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
Saab starts Gripen jet production in Brazil
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens has started the production of new Gripen E/F fighters in Brazil.
Chugach wins $119m USAF contract to support RAF Ascension Island
American firm Chugach JV has won a $119m U.S. Air Force contract to help maintain facilities at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield, otherwise known as RAF Ascension Island.
Argentina cleared to buy 27 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles
The proposed sale "will improve Argentina’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing operational capabilities and force availability".
Massive section of Dreadnought nuclear submarine moved
The newest section of the first Dreadnought submarine to be built at BAE Systems’ yard in Barrow has been moved, as work on the first of class continues.
CH-53K King Stallion completes first sea trials
A CH-53K King Stallion completed a two-week period of sea trials in the Atlantic last month.
UK ventilator consortium delivers 13,437 ventilators to the NHS
Today, the work of VentilatorChallengeUK, the Consortium of UK aerospace, motorsport, automotive and medical businesses concludes after more than doubling the stock available to the NHS.
BAE deliver first radiation-hardened RAD5545 radios
RAD5545 software defined radios are on their way to Lockheed Martin to support future space missions.
Frigate HMS Lancaster ‘ready for operations’ after years out of action
HMS Lancaster entered a period of "extended readiness" in Portsmouth in 2017.
Royal Navy warship availability now at 82%
The First Sea Lord advises that 82% of the Surface flotilla is now available, reflecting an arrest of declining numbers, it is also understood that availability is projected to keep increasing over the next 6-12 months.
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.
