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
USS Theodore Roosevelt returning to sea after deep clean
The U.S Navy say that more than 4,000 Sailors who tested negative for COVID-19 have been in quarantine.
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of future USS Delbert D. Black
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the guided missile destroyer Delbert D. Black from Huntington Ingalls Industries.
American hospital ship USNS Comfort returns to home port
The USNS Comfort returned to Naval Station Norfolk after supporting the US Department of Defense response efforts to New York and New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak.
Boeing to resume aircraft production in Puget Sound
The Puget Sound area includes facilities where the P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is being produced. The United Kingdom has ordered 9 boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, much of the fleet were still in build at the Boeing facilities.
US patrol boats join RFA Cardigan Bay in Gulf
RFA Cardigan Bay practised with US patrol boats for the first time.
BAE Systems completes acquisition of Airborne Tactical Radios business
BAE Systems has acquired Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business.
HMNB Devonport produces face masks for NHS staff
Sailors and dockyard workers in Plymouth are working to meet the demand for face masks from the NHS.
British Typhoon jets begin NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania
Typhoon jets, normally based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, are now in Lithuania for a NATO Air Policing mission.
NATO mobilises its scientific network in COVID-19 response
NATO say it has tapped into its pool of defence scientists – the largest such network in the world - to support the COVID-19 emergency response.
Typhoon jets strike caves occupied by Islamic State fighters
Typhoon jets struck a number of caves in northern Iraq where Islamic State terrorists were based.
