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 selected by the US Army to develop Advanced precision guidance kits for artillery...
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems an $8 million contract to develop modernised precision-guidance kits.
A look at HMS Magpie, the vessel that will replace HMS Gleaner
HMS Gleaner has ended her career in the Royal Navy, HMS Magpie will now take her place
British replenishment ship Fort Rosalie joins US carrier strike group, providing vital carrier group...
Following operations with the Royal Australian Navy, RFA Fort Rosalie is now supporting the US Navy's Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group.
RFA Cardigan Bay hosts joint British and American medical exercise
British and American medics based in the Middle East tested their ability to provide life-saving medical care aboard the vessel.
F-35 Integrated Test Force expands ‘Expeditionary Envelope’ for jet
The F-35 Integrated Test Force team have wrapped up testing of the F-35B STOVL envelope with sloped surface vertical landing tests this month.
A guide to the currently unnamed vessel that will replace HMS Gleaner
HMS Gleaner has ended her career in the Royal Navy, a replacement vessel will be in service in May 2018 but what will that replacement look like?
HMS Gleaner returns to Plymouth flying decommissioning pennant, replacement to enter service soon
HMS Gleaner recently conducted survey operations in Portsmouth supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth as one of the final tasks of her career.
BAE Systems awarded Mk4 Naval Gun contract by Finland
BAE Systems will produce and deliver Bofors 40 Mk4 Naval Guns for the Finnish Navy and its Hamina Class Squadron 2000 fast attack craft.
National Audit Office warn MoD equipment plan is ‘not affordable’
A report released by the NAO warns that the MoD's ten year Equipment Plan is 'not affordable and does not provide a realistic forecast of the costs the Department will have to meet over the next 10 years buying and supporting the equipment it has determined the Armed Forces need'.
MoD equipment plan omits cost of buying five Type 31e frigates amid accusations of...
The NAO report found that the MoD had not included £9.6 billion of forecast costs in the equipment plan.
