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
Fourth Royal Navy vessel in 12 months visits Japan
HMS Montrose, a Type 23 Frigate, will be the fourth Royal Navy vessel to visit Japan in 12 months, say the Royal Navy.
Royal Marines practice response to chemical attack
Exercise Toxic Dagger is the second major chemical and nuclear warfare workout for the Royal Marines inside 12 months.
HMS Prince of Wales ‘progressing towards sea trials’ say builders
At the end of last year, the builders started HMS Prince of Wales forward Gas Turbine Alternator for the first time, three years after it was first installed on the ship.
US Air Force accepts new Boeing KC-46A tankers
The US Air Force has accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from Boeing, after the company agreed to fix certain issues.
Nuclear submarine HMS Ambush visits Gibraltar
HMS Ambush, an Astute class nuclear submarine, has called into the British territory Gibraltar this afternoon.
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:
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