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
New £1bn deal signed for naval support work
The contracts, which the MoD say will secure over 700 jobs at shipyards across the country, will support the UK’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and the Royal Navy’s Survey and Hydrographic Fleet.
BAE unveils ‘Black Night’ – the first fully-upgraded Challenger 2 tank
BAE systems say that Black Night comprises cutting-edge technologies and capabilities, which are being offered to the Ministry of Defence as part of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme.
HMS Albion arrives in Oman to lead exercise
HMS Albion has arrived in Oman ready to lead the naval element of the largest combined military exercise for UK forces since 2002.
Defence Secretary announces negotiations to purchase E-7 Wedgetail
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing about the potential for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to replace the current Sentry fleet, say the MoD.
UK nearing final stages of deal for E-7 Wedgetail aircraft
The UK is in talks with Boeing to replace its fleet of ageing E-3 Sentry aircraft with E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.
British A400M Atlas to head to Indonesia to aid disaster relief efforts
The A400M Atlas will fly from from a base in the Middle East and arrive in Indonesia tomorrow.
IAI offer CAEW for the UK AWACS replacement programme
CAEW is an off-the-shelf AEW&C aircraft system, installed on the Gulfstream G550 platform.
New contract sees steady reduction in F-35 price
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalised an $11.5 billion contract for the production and delivery of 141 F-35 aircraft.
Demand being ‘kick started’ in light military rotorcraft market say analysts
Data generated by Forecast International indicates that a number of planned new-start acquisition programs will kick-start demand in the long term in the light military rotorcraft market.
HMS Prince of Wales navigation bridge handed over early
The Aircraft Carrier Alliance has successfully handed over the HMS Prince of Wales Navigation Bridge to the Royal Navy, a milestone originally planned for March 2019.
