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
‘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."
HMS Forth begins patrols off the Falkland Islands
The Royal Navy say that HMS Forth has undertaken her first patrol around the Falkland Islands.
HMS Dauntless to rejoin fleet in 2021
HMS Dauntless was temporarily reduced to harbour training ship in 2016.
Requirement for new Fleet Solid Support Ships to be ‘reviewed’
The Ministry of Defence is currently reviewing the requirement for the vessels.
Sale of F-35B jets to Singapore approved by US State Department
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore of up to 12 F-35B jets.
Typhoon takes part in Finnish F/A-18 replacement trials
Typhoon aircraft will become the first to take part in the 2020 HX Challenge – the Finnish effort to replace to replace their existing F/A-18 fleet.
American rockets return to Europe
At the US Army Base in Grafenwoehr, the 1st Battalion 6th Field Artillery of the 41st Field Artillery Brigade recently began training on the M270A1.
