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
£100m deal agreed for Puma helicopter support
A £100 million deal to provide support to Puma HC Mk2 helicopters through to March 2022 has been agreed.
New combat vehicles ‘must be effective in megacities’ says US commander (not Judge Dredd)
Gen. Robert Abrams says that the likelihood is high that the US and allies won't get to pick the time and place of its choosing for the next battle.
NATO maritime patrol aircraft deployments ‘show defence capability being hollowed out’ says MP
Figures released by the Ministry of Defence show 17 maritime patrol aircraft belonging to NATO allies were deployed to Scotland last year.
UVision demo Hero-400EC an ‘Extended-Range Loitering System’
UVision has successfully demonstrated the Hero-400EC extended-range loitering system for a 'strategic customer'.
The demonstration, which took place in southern Israel in December 2017, proved...
US Navy awards BAE $41 million contract to modernise USS Oscar Austin
BAE has received a $41.6 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin.
HMS Duncan deploys to Mediterranean and Gulf
HMS Duncan has deployed to the Mediterranean to take over as flagship of a major NATO task group.
Type 31e Frigate bid could see shipbuilding boost to yards in Scotland, England and...
Babcock today announced it will lead a team of industry partners in a bid for the new £1.25 billion Type 31e Frigate with work to be undertaken in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.
Babcock and Elbit Systems partner for British ‘aggressor air’ programme
Babcock and Elbit Systems Ltd have entered into a partnering agreement to pursue the Ministry of Defence's 'aggressor air' capability under the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme.
HMS Westminster escorts Russian vessels through English Channel
Type 23 Frigate HMS Westminster has sailed today to escort Russian vessels through the English Channel.
Babcock, Thales, BMT, Harland & Wolff and Ferguson Marine join forces for Type 31...
Babcock, Thales, BMT, Harland & Wolff and Ferguson Marine have teamed up to form ‘Team 31’ a consortium to bid for the Type 31 Frigate which will see the vessel built around the UK.
