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
Reaper unmanned aircraft used to intervene in public execution
A Royal Air Force Reaper crew intervened during a public execution staged by Islamic State in Syria, killing a guard and dispersing the crowd.
US officials studying force size in Afghanistan
No decisions on whether to increase U. forces in Afghanistan have been made yet, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters.
Lockheed to upgrade US Navy’s shipboard Electronic Warfare Systems
The US Navy has awarded the company an initial $148.9m contract for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2 systems
US Army orders additional Q-53 Counterfire Radars from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin will manufacture additional AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar systems for the U.S. Army under a $1.6 billion order-dependent contract.
UK maritime forces visit Vietnam with French naval task group
UK maritime forces have 'reaffirmed the UK’s Defence ties with Vietnam' during a visit.
Britain considers arming Type 45 Destroyers with anti-ballistic missile weapons
British officials at a summit last March said that the Royal Navy is considering arming its destroyers with the new Aster version, dubbed Aster 30 Block 1NT.
Type 26 Frigate steel to be cut in July
While work on the various components and systems of the Type 26 Frigate is well underway, the Defence Secretary has confirmed work on the hull will start in July.
F-35 aircraft complete first European training deployment
Eight F-35A Lightning aircraft from the United States Air Force along with supporting units and equipment have completed the first F-35A training deployment to Europe.
US Air Force clears lightweight pilots on F-35, ending restrictions
The decision to remove flight restrictions was made following the development and testing of fixes to the US16E ejection seat used by the F-35.
First Typhoon delivered to Oman
Oman announced its decision to purchase twelve Typhoon and eight Hawk aircraft in December 2012. Deliveries of the first aircraft are due to begin later this year.
