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
HMS Chiddingfold returns to water following upkeep
BAE Systems have returned HMS Chiddingfold to the water following what they say has been the most extensive package of work ever carried out to the plastic hulls of any Hunt Class mine countermeasure vessels.
Rostec upgrades Russian A-50 early warning aircraft
The Vega Radio Engineering Corporation of the Ruselectronics holding company (part of Rostec) and the Beriev Aircraft Company have upgraded Russian A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft to the A-50U version.
MoD sign £250m contract with Raytheon to support and upgrade Shadow fleet
Raytheon UK today signed a £250 million contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide 11 years of support and sustainment services to the Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft fleet.
HMS Mersey deployed to patrol English Channel
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is understood to have deployed HMS Mersey to the English Channel within hours of receiving a request from the Home Secretary to help with what he calls a 'migrant crisis'.
British Army now accepting applications from female civilians for infantry
As of late December 2018, the British Army now welcomes applications from female civilians to apply to join the Infantry.
Joint UK-French Sea Venom anti-ship missile takes part in further trials
MBDA's Sea Venom-ANL anti-ship missile has successfully conducted a further firing trial, passing a significant new milestone for the programme.
NATO conducts ‘Focused Security Patrol’ in Eastern Mediterranean
NATO ships, submarines and maritime patrol and airborne early warning aircraft, conducted a focused security patrol in the eastern Mediterranean Sea last month.
Chinese vessel spotted testing electromagnetic railgun
A tank landing ship and what appears to be an electromagnetic railgun weapon were spotted along the Yangtze River, presumably heading for sea trials.
Would naval shipbuilding continue on the Clyde if Scotland left the UK?
One side, the Scottish government, say that naval shipbuilding would continue on the Clyde. The other side, the UK government, say it would not.
Arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles ‘currently being considered’
Options are currently being considered for arming the Type 26 Frigate with land attack missiles.
