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
Northrop Grumman demonstrates unmanned mine-hunting capabilities in North Sea trials
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated unmanned mine-hunting capabilities using the high-speed AQS-24B sensor.
Australia suspends air operations over Syria as conflict escalates
Australia has suspended combat sorties over Syria after Russia threatened that it would treat aircraft from the coalition flying west of the Euphrates river as a target.
Rolls-Royce demonstrate world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel
Rolls-Royce have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark.
Raytheon ‘bridging generation gap’ with F-35 and modernisation of legacy aircraft
Aircraft with Raytheon systems include F-35, F-22, F/A-18, F-16, EA-18G, F-15, JAS-39 Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon.
Rolls-Royce opens Defence Service Delivery Centre at RAF Lossiemouth
Rolls-Royce has opened its latest Defence Service Delivery Centre in the UK, located at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, to support the resident fleet of Typhoon combat aircraft.
US Air Force to resume F-35A flying operations
The 56th Fighter Wing will resume local F-35A flight operations following an 11-day pause after five 'physiological events' occurred.
MBDA introduce ‘SmartGlider’ family of weapons
MBDA presents the new SmartGlider family of guided weapons which they say are optimised to counter 'anti-access strategies' and other emerging threats.
AW169 selected by the Argentine National Gendarmerie
Leonardo has announced an order for an AgustaWestland AW169 by the Argentine National Gendarmerie in support of law enforcement and border patrol operations.
Canadian fighter aircraft practice interception with US bombers
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jets practised identification and intercept procedures as B-52 Stratofortress bombers returned to the US from an overseas exercise.
Boeing wins three-year contract to support Indian Navy P-8I fleet
Boeing has received a three-year contract earlier this month to continue support of the Indian Navy’s fleet of P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.
