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
Babcock complete work on Estonian minehunter at Rosyth
Babcock International has completed the installation of a capability upgrade on the first of three Estonian Navy minehunter vessels scheduled to be undertaken at Babcock’s Rosyth facilities in Fife.
China and the next Space Race
In 2003, China sent its first astronauts into orbit around the earth. The space race is on again.
Government refuse to restrict any future hospital ship build to British yards
The UK Government has refused to restrict the build of recently proposed hospital ships to British shipyards, citing a policy it created as the rationale behind the refusal.
US Army selects BAE for $474m Howitzer support contract
BAE Systems land and armaments business has landed a potential $474.1m contract to provide support services for the U.S. Army.
Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT
The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken official delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
Capita ‘could lose’ recruitment contract says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that the Ministry of Defence has looked at the possibility of taking the armed forces recruitment contract back in-house.
NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Israel
NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller paid an official visit to Israel, to discuss practical cooperation activities between NATO and Israel.
Ivory Coast orders C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
The Ministry of Defence of the Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.
Germany to lead NATO high readiness force
German forces have now taken the lead for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), providing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days.
Government should help build Scilly Isles ferry at Appledore yard say unions
Unions GMB and Unite have called on the government to back the bid to build the Scilly Isles ferry and secure the future of Appledore Shipyard.
