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
British firm Meggitt awarded $73m contract for V-22 ice protection components
Meggitt has signed a contract to supply composite deicing propeller rotor blankets, heated spinners, fairings and pendulums to the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey.
Australia and UK open F-35 reprogramming lab
A joint UK and Australian military data centre in Florida has achieved Initial Operating Capability, say the Royal Air Force.
US Marines order more Amphibious Combat Vehicles from BAE Systems
BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps.
NATO anti-submarine exercise Dynamic Manta kicks off
NATO exercise Dynamic Manta has started off the coast of Italy.
42 Commando head to Belarus for Exercise Winter Partisan
Thirty members of 42 Commando will conduct cold weather training on the two-week exercise, say the MoD.
Dreadnought sub periscope to be developed and manufactured in Glasgow
The Combat System Mast will be developed and manufactured in Govan, Glasgow by Thales UK.
British Army Apache helicopters unleash Hellfire in Arctic
The British Army say their Apache attack helicopters have fired Hellfire missiles inside the Arctic circle for the first time.
Progress picks up on Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow in Glasgow
Two more sections of Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow have been completed at BAE Systems’ yard in Govan, say the Royal Navy.
Most powerful Rolls-Royce business aviation engines take to the skies for the first time
Two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines have successfully powered the brand new Gulfstream G700 to the skies for the first time.
Long lead components ordered for F-35 lot 15 production run
The contract covers long lead materials, parts, components and support necessary to maintain on-time production and delivery of 43 lot 15 F-35 aircraft.
