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
BAE Systems awards Lockheed Martin MK 41 Vertical Launching System contract for Type 26...
BAE Systems awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to equip the Royal Navy's new Type 26 Frigate fleet with the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).
Fire phasers! – Lockheed Martin receives $150m US Navy contract for laser weapon systems
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $150 million contract, with options worth up to $942.8 million, for the development, manufacture and delivery of two high power laser weapon systems.
Cost of British air operations over Iraq and Syria reaches £1.75 billion
The UK has spent £1.75bn on armed air missions against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria since August 2014.
Royal Air Force surveillance satellite launched into space
The Carbonite-2 satellite offers sovereign, full-motion colour video from space for the Royal Air Force.
UK purchases MJU-64/B decoy flares
Alloy Surfaces has been awarded $7m contract by the US, UK and other allies for MJU-64/B decoy flare production.
US and UK award Trident guidance system production and support contract
The US is spending $115m and the UK is spending $18m on Trident MK 6 guidance system production with failure verification, test, repair and re-certification work.
A Guide to the Type 26 ‘City class’ Frigate
The Type 26 frigate represents the future backbone of the Royal Navy and a massive leap forward in terms of flexibility of surface vessels enjoyed by the service.
New Type 26 Frigate named HMS Cardiff
One of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 Frigates is to be called HMS Cardiff, the Defence Secretary has said on St David's Day.
Germany seeks ‘stronger defence relationship’ with UK amid German armed forces crisis
British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart from Germany, Ursula Von der Leyen, in London where stronger ties were discussed.
