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
Rosyth wins £5m maintenance contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth
The contract will see aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth return to Rosyth so Babcock can carry out maintenance work on her.
Babcock said:
"We look forward to...
Heathrow airport halts flights due to drone sighting
Heathrow airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, has halted flights after a drone sighting.
An official said the airport was working with...
Updated combat systems agreement to include Queen Elizabeth class
BAE Systems will provide essential mission system support to the Royal Navy’s largest ever warships, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince Of Wales, as...
Northrop Grumman demonstrates AQS-24B autonomous mine hunter
The Northrop Grumman AQS-24B mine hunting system has demonstrated performing mine warfare from a high-speed, unmanned surface vessel at the Royal Australian Navy-sponsored Autonomous Warrior 2018 exercise in Jervis Bay, Australia.
New British hospital ships proposed
MP Penny Mordaunt has proposed that some of the foreign aid budget be used to build hospital ships to provide humanitarian aid in disaster zones.
Royal Marines ‘ready for Northern Flank’ after exercise
Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade have been refining winter mountaineering skills in Snowdonia National Park during Exercise Winter Walker 18, say the MoD.
Plasan sign contract with BAE to provide armour for Type 26 Frigates
Israeli firm Plasan have announced that they have signed a contract with BAE Systems, to provide armour for the Type 26 Frigate fleet.
BAE-Leonardo ammunition could triple Type 26 Frigate gun range
BAE Systems and Leonardo have announced new precision-guided ammunition that could see the effective firing range of the Mk 45 naval gun tripled, the same gun that will be fitted to the Type 26 Frigate.
HMS Montrose visits Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean
The visit by HMS Montrose is the first time this century that a British warship has visited the island.
CSEU say Government is ‘slowly killing the shipbuilding industry’
The Confederation of Shipbuilding Unions have slammed the recently published Modernising Defence Programme.
