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
IN PICTURES: A400M Atlas conducts beach landing trials in South Wales
An RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft has successfully completed a series of spectacular test landings on a beach in South Wales.
Saab’s Gripen E fighter jet takes flight for the first time
Saab have completed a successful first flight of what they're calling the 'next generation smart fighter', Gripen E.
RAF to scrap Sentinel surveillance aircraft due to cuts
In the short term, the Sentinel fleet will be cut from 5 to 4 aircraft and in the longer term, it is likely the fleet will be scrapped by 2021.
RAF demonstrate Multifunction Advanced Data Link interoperability between F-35B and Typhoon
This is the first time non-US fifth and fourth-generation aircraft have shared MADL delivered data and is an important demonstration of interoperability as the UK moves closer to initial operating capability of its F-35 Lightning II Force in late 2018.
Australia is ‘highly valued, reliable and respected Partner’ say NATO
General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee visited Sydney and Canberra while in Australia.
Rostec plans to sign the contract for a Russian-Chinese heavy-lift helicopter before the end...
Rostec is to sign the contract with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China for the Advanced Heavy Lifter, a heavy-lift helicopter to be developed jointly by Russia and China.
Islamic State defeat in Mosul ‘inevitable’ US Ground Forces Commander says
Iraqi security forces are making progress every day against the Islamic State in west Mosul, with the defeat of the enemy inevitable, the commander of coalition ground forces told reporters today.
CTF 150 makes record number of drug busts in four months
In a four-month span, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has proven itself a formidable force against narcotics trafficking, with 10 drug seizures totalling over 3,300 kilograms.
HMS Albion set to return to sea
HMS Albion is in the final stages of completing an extensive £90 million mid-life technical upgrade.
American destroyer visits China
The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Sterett has arrived in Zhanjiang, China, for a scheduled port visit.
