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
How Royal Navy periscopes are changing at Thales
"Gone are the days of the hole-penetrating optical periscope."
UK submarine chiefs warn AUKUS risks delays without pace
Giving evidence to the Defence Committee, senior representatives from BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Babcock described the first phase of AUKUS as both promising and complex.
MPs press Government to order new Typhoon jets for Britain
Conservative MPs have called on the government to commit to new Typhoon fighter orders for the Royal Air Force, warning that Britain risks undermining its credibility as a leading manufacturer and exporter of military aircraft.
Firms warn UK risks falling behind China amid ‘lack of plan’
Executives from Britain’s leading defence trade associations have warned that the second strand of AUKUS, focused on advanced technologies such as AI, undersea systems and cyber, lacks clear direction.
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first flight
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division and NASA have conducted the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce the deafening...
UK deepens cooperation with NATO on satellite defence plans
The United Kingdom is working closely with NATO and European allies to strengthen protection for its military and communication satellites, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
Experts warn British F-35 influence has slipped, MPs told
The UK's early leverage in the F-35 programme has diminished as other buyers outpace Britain on fleet size and use, witnesses told the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee.
Grangemouth workers to get priority for new green jobs
Workers made redundant after the closure of the Grangemouth refinery will be given priority for new roles created through the Scottish Government’s £25 million Just Transition Fund, First Minister John Swinney announced on Wednesday.
German naval laser nears operational readiness
A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen
UK will defend every inch of NATO territory, says Carns
The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the defence of NATO territory, with plans in place to counter drone incursions and protect allied airspace, according to Defence Minister Al Carns.
