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 launches ‘Team 31’, selects Arrowhead 140 design for Type 31e frigate competition
Babcock Team 31 has today unveiled Arrowhead 140 as its design for the UK Ministry of Defence's new £1.25 billion Type 31e general purpose light frigate programme.
Why are nuclear submarines based on the Clyde?
The reason for Faslane hosting the UK’s nuclear submarines is often the subject of conspiracy theories, but what is the reality?
American Supercarrier USS Ronald Reagan deploys for Pacific patrol
The forward-deployed USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has departed Yokosuka, Japan for a regularly scheduled patrol to operate in the western Pacific Ocean.
QinetiQ launch ‘Rattler’ Ground Air Launched Supersonic Target
QinetiQ has launched the latest member of its aerial target family – the Rattler Ground Air Launched Supersonic Target (GAL-ST) – at CANSEC, 30-31 May 2018.
UK orders Tomahawk Mid-body Range Safety Subsystem & Flight Test Kits
Raytheon has been awarded $19m contract for the procurement of nine mid-body range safety subsystem (MRSS) kits and flight test (FT) kits for the US Navy and three MRSS and FT kits for the United Kingdom.
Airbus wins major NATO communications system contract
The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency has awarded Airbus a €40 million contract for the delivery of the first phase of the new NATO Communications Infrastructure Project.
Government warned that contract for replacing E-3D Sentry fleet must be ‘a competitive process’
Members of Parliament and some analysts have expressed fears that a contract to replace the E-3D Sentry will be handed to US defence giant Boeing without a competitive tendering process.
NATO warships visit Amsterdam
Standing NATO Maritime Group One vessels have visited Amsterdam during their exercise and training programme in the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea.
British combat aircraft continue to engage Islamic State forces
British combat aircraft have continued to fly armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and Syria in the fight against Islamic State.
British and Spanish warships visit Israel
Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan and the Spanish frigate Victoria docked in the Israeli port city of Haifa at the weekend.
