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
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin sign F-35 sustainment contract for 2020
The F-35 Joint Program Office has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet.
BAE Systems awarded $175m contract for US cruiser modernisation
BAE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg.
Marshall signs contract with US for Kuwait Air Force KC-130J
British firm Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has signed a multi-year contract to support the Kuwait Air Force fleet of KC-130J aircraft.
NATO suspends training mission in Iraq
NATO has suspended training operations in Iraq, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels.
France looking at ‘stratospheric airship’ for intel, surveillance and recon
Thales have signed a contract to carry out a concept study concerning intelligence, surveillance and recon applications of a Stratobus type platform to meet French army operational needs.
HMS Forth arrives in Falklands to assume guardship duties
The Falkland Islands have welcomed the arrival of new patrol vessel HMS Forth.
CH-53K King Stallion engine integration issues solved
Engineers have mitigated an ongoing engine integration issue for the CH-53K King Stallion.
Leonardo’s new Osprey 50 AESA radar takes flight for trials
Leonardo has announced the first flight trials of its Osprey 50 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
QinetiQ completes its acquisition of MTEQ
QinetiQ has announced completion of the acquisition of Manufacturing Techniques Inc. (MTEQ).
BAE discuss ‘record-breaking apprentice intake’ as projects ramp up
BAE Systems say it will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited by the firm.
