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 to close Appledore shipyard
Babcock International has today announced it has taken the difficult decision to exit operations at its Appledore facility in Devon, ending its site lease in March 2019.
Lockheed Martin’s missile defence laser continues toward development
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $25.5 million contract extension to continue development of its Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept.
Tornado jets destroy Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria
On Monday the 15th of October, two Tornado GR4s were tasked with the destruction of a terrorist observation post which had been identified to the south-east of Hajin.
Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged after floating dry-dock sinks
The floating dry-dock where Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov was being upgraded has 'sunk completely', damaging the vessel and potentially killing workers according to Russian media.
Belgium officially selects F-35 to replace F-16 fleet
Belgium has officially chosen the F-35 stealth over Typhoon to replace its F-16 jet, confirming earlier speculation.
42 Commando ‘fight their way’ through Virginia to rescue downed aircrew
Lima Company, 42 Commando, ‘fought’ their way through the Virginia in an exercise designed to simulate rescuing downed aircrew.
US finally completes successfully SM-3 Block IIA intercept test
US Navy sailors aboard USS John Finn successfully conducted an intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target with a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missile during a test off the west coast of Hawaii.
Royal Navy task force in major Middle East exercise
The largest Royal Navy task group in the Middle East in 15 years has assembled for Exercise Saif Sareea 3.
£93 million project modernises Royal Marines air defence capabilities
The £93m Future Air Defence Availability Project (F-ADAPT) programme, will be carried out under a contract awarded to Thales UK.
Frigate HMS Montrose to be based in the Middle East
Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose is to be forward-deployed in the Middle East.
