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
Boeing to modernise entire Spanish Chinook helicopter fleet
Boeing will remanufacture 17 CH-47D Chinooks to the CH-47F configuration for the Spanish Army.
Northrop Grumman receives $3.6Bn contract for Infrared Countermeasures
Northrop Grumman has received a $3.6 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure systems and support from the US Air Force.
UK declares F-35 Initial Operating Capability from land
The UK has achieved Initial Operating Capability (from land) of the F-35 Lightning fleet.
HMS Argyll and allies search for submarines in the Philippine Sea
Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Izumo worked with HMS Argyll to hunt down a US Navy submarine, say the Royal Navy.
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.
